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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,948.20, 70,414.94 and 15,358

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,948.20, 70,414.94 and 15,358 is: 23,034.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,948.20 : 70,414.94 = 15,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,948.20/70,414.94 = 15,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,948.20x = 70,414.94 × 15,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,948.20x = 1,081,432,648.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,432,648.52/46,948.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,034.59

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