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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,869.08, 70,296.39 and 15,279.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,869.08, 70,296.39 and 15,279.05 is: 22,916.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,869.08 : 70,296.39 = 15,279.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,869.08/70,296.39 = 15,279.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,869.08x = 70,296.39 × 15,279.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,869.08x = 1,074,061,706.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,061,706.15/46,869.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,916.21

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