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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,886.44, 70,305.74 and 15,276.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,886.44, 70,305.74 and 15,276.17 is: 22,906.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,886.44 : 70,305.74 = 15,276.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,886.44/70,305.74 = 15,276.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,886.44x = 70,305.74 × 15,276.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,886.44x = 1,074,002,535.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,002,535.60/46,886.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,906.46

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