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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,886.68, 70,332.29 and 15,296.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,886.68, 70,332.29 and 15,296.68 is: 22,945.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,886.68 : 70,332.29 = 15,296.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,886.68/70,332.29 = 15,296.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,886.68x = 70,332.29 × 15,296.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,886.68x = 1,075,850,533.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,850,533.80/46,886.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,945.76

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