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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,891.04, 70,321.98 and 15,719

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,891.04, 70,321.98 and 15,719 is: 23,573.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,891.04 : 70,321.98 = 15,719 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,891.04/70,321.98 = 15,719/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,891.04x = 70,321.98 × 15,719
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,891.04x = 1,105,391,203.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,391,203.62/46,891.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,573.61

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