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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,936.53, 70,389.91 and 15,339.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,936.53, 70,389.91 and 15,339.45 is: 23,004.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,936.53 : 70,389.91 = 15,339.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,936.53/70,389.91 = 15,339.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,936.53x = 70,389.91 × 15,339.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,936.53x = 1,079,742,504.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,742,504.95/46,936.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,004.31

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