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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,861.29, 70,277.22 and 15,689.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,861.29, 70,277.22 and 15,689.25 is: 23,528.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,861.29 : 70,277.22 = 15,689.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,861.29/70,277.22 = 15,689.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,861.29x = 70,277.22 × 15,689.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,861.29x = 1,102,596,873.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,596,873.89/46,861.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,528.95

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