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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,955.86, 70,449.54 and 15,367.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,955.86, 70,449.54 and 15,367.39 is: 23,056.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,955.86 : 70,449.54 = 15,367.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,955.86/70,449.54 = 15,367.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,955.86x = 70,449.54 × 15,367.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,955.86x = 1,082,625,556.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,625,556.50/46,955.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,056.24

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