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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,927.49, 70,397.10 and 15,340.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,927.49, 70,397.10 and 15,340.73 is: 23,013.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,927.49 : 70,397.10 = 15,340.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,927.49/70,397.10 = 15,340.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,927.49x = 70,397.10 × 15,340.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,927.49x = 1,079,942,551.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,942,551.90/46,927.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,013.01

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