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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,887.50, 70,307.32 and 15,277.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,887.50, 70,307.32 and 15,277.24 is: 22,908.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,887.50 : 70,307.32 = 15,277.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,887.50/70,307.32 = 15,277.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,887.50x = 70,307.32 × 15,277.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,887.50x = 1,074,101,801.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,101,801.40/46,887.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,908.06

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