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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,862, 70,292.94 and 15,272.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,862, 70,292.94 and 15,272.01 is: 22,908.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,862 : 70,292.94 = 15,272.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,862/70,292.94 = 15,272.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,862x = 70,292.94 × 15,272.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,862x = 1,073,514,482.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,514,482.61/46,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,908.00

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