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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,842.21, 70,255.92 and 15,253.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,842.21, 70,255.92 and 15,253.41 is: 22,877.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,842.21 : 70,255.92 = 15,253.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,842.21/70,255.92 = 15,253.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,842.21x = 70,255.92 × 15,253.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,842.21x = 1,071,642,352.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,642,352.69/46,842.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,877.71

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