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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,902.28, 70,353.42 and 15,737.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,902.28, 70,353.42 and 15,737.44 is: 23,606.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,902.28 : 70,353.42 = 15,737.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,902.28/70,353.42 = 15,737.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,902.28x = 70,353.42 × 15,737.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,902.28x = 1,107,182,726.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,182,726.04/46,902.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,606.16

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