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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,845.54, 70,251.39 and 15,673.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,845.54, 70,251.39 and 15,673.50 is: 23,504.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,845.54 : 70,251.39 = 15,673.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,845.54/70,251.39 = 15,673.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,845.54x = 70,251.39 × 15,673.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,845.54x = 1,101,085,161.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,085,161.17/46,845.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,504.59

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