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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,966.72, 70,405.98 and 15,780.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,966.72, 70,405.98 and 15,780.16 is: 23,655.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,966.72 : 70,405.98 = 15,780.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,966.72/70,405.98 = 15,780.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,966.72x = 70,405.98 × 15,780.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,966.72x = 1,111,017,629.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,017,629.36/46,966.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,655.42

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