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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,803.83, 70,212.35 and 15,203.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,803.83, 70,212.35 and 15,203.78 is: 22,807.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,803.83 : 70,212.35 = 15,203.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,803.83/70,212.35 = 15,203.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,803.83x = 70,212.35 × 15,203.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,803.83x = 1,067,493,122.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,493,122.68/46,803.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,807.82

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