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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,973.44, 70,449.92 and 15,808

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,973.44, 70,449.92 and 15,808 is: 23,708.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,973.44 : 70,449.92 = 15,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,973.44/70,449.92 = 15,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,973.44x = 70,449.92 × 15,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,973.44x = 1,113,672,335.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,672,335.36/46,973.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,708.55

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