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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,893.62, 70,341.18 and 15,303.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,893.62, 70,341.18 and 15,303.56 is: 22,955.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,893.62 : 70,341.18 = 15,303.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,893.62/70,341.18 = 15,303.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,893.62x = 70,341.18 × 15,303.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,893.62x = 1,076,470,468.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,470,468.60/46,893.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,955.58

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