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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,871.91, 70,315.16 and 15,274.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,871.91, 70,315.16 and 15,274.62 is: 22,914.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,871.91 : 70,315.16 = 15,274.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,871.91/70,315.16 = 15,274.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,871.91x = 70,315.16 × 15,274.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,871.91x = 1,074,037,272.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,037,272.87/46,871.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,914.31

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