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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,775.99, 70,168.71 and 15,184.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,775.99, 70,168.71 and 15,184.73 is: 22,778.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,775.99 : 70,168.71 = 15,184.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,775.99/70,168.71 = 15,184.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,775.99x = 70,168.71 × 15,184.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,775.99x = 1,065,492,915.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,492,915.80/46,775.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,778.63

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