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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,960.56, 70,451.37 and 15,795

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,960.56, 70,451.37 and 15,795 is: 23,696.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,960.56 : 70,451.37 = 15,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,960.56/70,451.37 = 15,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,960.56x = 70,451.37 × 15,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,960.56x = 1,112,779,389.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,779,389.15/46,960.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,696.04

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