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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,910.82, 70,369.47 and 15,748.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,910.82, 70,369.47 and 15,748.50 is: 23,623.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,910.82 : 70,369.47 = 15,748.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,910.82/70,369.47 = 15,748.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,910.82x = 70,369.47 × 15,748.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,910.82x = 1,108,213,598.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,213,598.30/46,910.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,623.84

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