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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,868.39, 70,308.41 and 15,281.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,868.39, 70,308.41 and 15,281.63 is: 22,924.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,868.39 : 70,308.41 = 15,281.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,868.39/70,308.41 = 15,281.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,868.39x = 70,308.41 × 15,281.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,868.39x = 1,074,426,943.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,426,943.21/46,868.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,924.34

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