Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,957.68, 70,446.96 and 15,792
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 46,957.68, 70,446.96 and 15,792 is: 23,691.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,957.68 : 70,446.96 = 15,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,957.68/70,446.96 = 15,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,957.68x = 70,446.96 × 15,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,957.68x = 1,112,498,392.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,112,498,392.32/46,957.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,691.51
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