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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,845.54, 70,272.07 and 15,255.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,845.54, 70,272.07 and 15,255.01 is: 22,883.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,845.54 : 70,272.07 = 15,255.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,845.54/70,272.07 = 15,255.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,845.54x = 70,272.07 × 15,255.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,845.54x = 1,072,001,004.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,001,004.09/46,845.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,883.74

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