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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,811.96, 70,217.25 and 15,223.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,811.96, 70,217.25 and 15,223.47 is: 22,834.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,811.96 : 70,217.25 = 15,223.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,811.96/70,217.25 = 15,223.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,811.96x = 70,217.25 × 15,223.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,811.96x = 1,068,950,198.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,950,198.86/46,811.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,834.98

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