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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,853.59, 70,287.70 and 15,256.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,853.59, 70,287.70 and 15,256.19 is: 22,886.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,853.59 : 70,287.70 = 15,256.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,853.59/70,287.70 = 15,256.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,853.59x = 70,287.70 × 15,256.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,853.59x = 1,072,322,505.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,322,505.86/46,853.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,886.67

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