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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,909.32, 70,367.22 and 15,747

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,909.32, 70,367.22 and 15,747 is: 23,621.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,909.32 : 70,367.22 = 15,747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,909.32/70,367.22 = 15,747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,909.32x = 70,367.22 × 15,747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,909.32x = 1,108,072,613.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,072,613.34/46,909.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,621.59

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