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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,771.62, 70,157.52 and 15,606.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,771.62, 70,157.52 and 15,606.96 is: 23,410.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,771.62 : 70,157.52 = 15,606.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,771.62/70,157.52 = 15,606.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,771.62x = 70,157.52 × 15,606.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,771.62x = 1,094,945,608.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,945,608.34/46,771.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,410.47

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