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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,863.28, 70,259.78 and 15,254.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,863.28, 70,259.78 and 15,254.44 is: 22,870.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,863.28 : 70,259.78 = 15,254.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,863.28/70,259.78 = 15,254.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,863.28x = 70,259.78 × 15,254.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,863.28x = 1,071,773,522.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,773,522.15/46,863.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,870.22

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