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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,926.92, 70,375.47 and 15,329.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,926.92, 70,375.47 and 15,329.78 is: 22,989.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,926.92 : 70,375.47 = 15,329.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,926.92/70,375.47 = 15,329.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,926.92x = 70,375.47 × 15,329.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,926.92x = 1,078,840,120.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,840,120.62/46,926.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,989.79

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