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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,851.56, 70,270.62 and 15,687.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,851.56, 70,270.62 and 15,687.08 is: 23,528.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,851.56 : 70,270.62 = 15,687.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,851.56/70,270.62 = 15,687.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,851.56x = 70,270.62 × 15,687.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,851.56x = 1,102,340,837.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,340,837.59/46,851.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,528.37

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