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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,865.91, 70,306.16 and 15,268.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,865.91, 70,306.16 and 15,268.62 is: 22,905.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,865.91 : 70,306.16 = 15,268.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,865.91/70,306.16 = 15,268.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,865.91x = 70,306.16 × 15,268.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,865.91x = 1,073,477,854.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,477,854.00/46,865.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,905.30

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