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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,932.04, 70,383.48 and 15,760

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,932.04, 70,383.48 and 15,760 is: 23,635.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,932.04 : 70,383.48 = 15,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,932.04/70,383.48 = 15,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,932.04x = 70,383.48 × 15,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,932.04x = 1,109,243,644.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,243,644.80/46,932.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,635.10

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