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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,944.20, 70,408.94 and 15,354

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,944.20, 70,408.94 and 15,354 is: 23,028.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,944.20 : 70,408.94 = 15,354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,944.20/70,408.94 = 15,354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,944.20x = 70,408.94 × 15,354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,944.20x = 1,081,058,864.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,058,864.76/46,944.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,028.59

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