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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,863.07, 70,287.39 and 15,273.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,863.07, 70,287.39 and 15,273.05 is: 22,907.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,863.07 : 70,287.39 = 15,273.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,863.07/70,287.39 = 15,273.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,863.07x = 70,287.39 × 15,273.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,863.07x = 1,073,502,470.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,502,470.40/46,863.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,907.22

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