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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,775.28, 70,140.18 and 15,600

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,775.28, 70,140.18 and 15,600 is: 23,392.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,775.28 : 70,140.18 = 15,600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,775.28/70,140.18 = 15,600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,775.28x = 70,140.18 × 15,600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,775.28x = 1,094,186,808
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,186,808/46,775.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,392.42

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