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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,904.34, 70,363.71 and 15,732.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,904.34, 70,363.71 and 15,732.30 is: 23,600.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,904.34 : 70,363.71 = 15,732.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,904.34/70,363.71 = 15,732.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,904.34x = 70,363.71 × 15,732.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,904.34x = 1,106,982,994.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,982,994.83/46,904.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,600.86

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