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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,936.62, 70,361.10 and 15,750

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,936.62, 70,361.10 and 15,750 is: 23,610.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,936.62 : 70,361.10 = 15,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,936.62/70,361.10 = 15,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,936.62x = 70,361.10 × 15,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,936.62x = 1,108,187,325
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,187,325/46,936.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,610.29

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