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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,872.40, 70,315.91 and 15,275.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,872.40, 70,315.91 and 15,275.11 is: 22,915.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,872.40 : 70,315.91 = 15,275.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,872.40/70,315.91 = 15,275.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,872.40x = 70,315.91 × 15,275.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,872.40x = 1,074,083,260.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,083,260.00/46,872.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,915.05

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