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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,774.99, 70,161.50 and 15,185.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,774.99, 70,161.50 and 15,185.01 is: 22,777.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,774.99 : 70,161.50 = 15,185.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,774.99/70,161.50 = 15,185.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,774.99x = 70,161.50 × 15,185.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,774.99x = 1,065,402,780.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,402,780.09/46,774.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,777.19

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