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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,835.51, 70,253.93 and 15,245.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,835.51, 70,253.93 and 15,245.73 is: 22,868.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,835.51 : 70,253.93 = 15,245.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,835.51/70,253.93 = 15,245.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,835.51x = 70,253.93 × 15,245.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,835.51x = 1,071,072,371.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,072,371.99/46,835.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,868.81

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