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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,910.61, 70,371.72 and 15,323.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,910.61, 70,371.72 and 15,323.85 is: 22,987.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,910.61 : 70,371.72 = 15,323.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,910.61/70,371.72 = 15,323.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,910.61x = 70,371.72 × 15,323.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,910.61x = 1,078,365,681.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,365,681.52/46,910.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,987.67

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