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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,806.56, 70,209.84 and 15,641.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,806.56, 70,209.84 and 15,641.81 is: 23,462.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,806.56 : 70,209.84 = 15,641.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,806.56/70,209.84 = 15,641.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,806.56x = 70,209.84 × 15,641.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,806.56x = 1,098,209,211.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,209,211.59/46,806.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,462.72

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