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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,786.56, 70,190.37 and 15,621

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,786.56, 70,190.37 and 15,621 is: 23,435.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,786.56 : 70,190.37 = 15,621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,786.56/70,190.37 = 15,621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,786.56x = 70,190.37 × 15,621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,786.56x = 1,096,443,769.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,443,769.77/46,786.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,435.02

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