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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,806.19, 70,209.28 and 15,641.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,806.19, 70,209.28 and 15,641.44 is: 23,462.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,806.19 : 70,209.28 = 15,641.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,806.19/70,209.28 = 15,641.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,806.19x = 70,209.28 × 15,641.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,806.19x = 1,098,174,084.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,174,084.59/46,806.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,462.16

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