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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,887.96, 70,338.12 and 15,286.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,887.96, 70,338.12 and 15,286.92 is: 22,932.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,887.96 : 70,338.12 = 15,286.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,887.96/70,338.12 = 15,286.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,887.96x = 70,338.12 × 15,286.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,887.96x = 1,075,253,136.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,253,136.96/46,887.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,932.39

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