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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,774.36, 70,162.50 and 15,609.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,774.36, 70,162.50 and 15,609.88 is: 23,415.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,774.36 : 70,162.50 = 15,609.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,774.36/70,162.50 = 15,609.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,774.36x = 70,162.50 × 15,609.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,774.36x = 1,095,228,205.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,228,205.50/46,774.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,415.14

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