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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,913.72, 70,377.77 and 15,756.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,913.72, 70,377.77 and 15,756.26 is: 23,636.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,913.72 : 70,377.77 = 15,756.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,913.72/70,377.77 = 15,756.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,913.72x = 70,377.77 × 15,756.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,913.72x = 1,108,890,657.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,890,657.68/46,913.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,636.81

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