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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,944.64, 70,373.12 and 15,758

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,944.64, 70,373.12 and 15,758 is: 23,622.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,944.64 : 70,373.12 = 15,758 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,944.64/70,373.12 = 15,758/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,944.64x = 70,373.12 × 15,758
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,944.64x = 1,108,939,624.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,939,624.96/46,944.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,622.28

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