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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,931.04, 70,381.98 and 15,759

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,931.04, 70,381.98 and 15,759 is: 23,633.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,931.04 : 70,381.98 = 15,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,931.04/70,381.98 = 15,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,931.04x = 70,381.98 × 15,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,931.04x = 1,109,149,622.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,149,622.82/46,931.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,633.60

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