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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,779.28, 70,146.18 and 15,604

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,779.28, 70,146.18 and 15,604 is: 23,398.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,779.28 : 70,146.18 = 15,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,779.28/70,146.18 = 15,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,779.28x = 70,146.18 × 15,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,779.28x = 1,094,560,992.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,560,992.72/46,779.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,398.41

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