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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,973.81, 70,459.91 and 15,809.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,973.81, 70,459.91 and 15,809.06 is: 23,713.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,973.81 : 70,459.91 = 15,809.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,973.81/70,459.91 = 15,809.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,973.81x = 70,459.91 × 15,809.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,973.81x = 1,113,904,944.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,904,944.78/46,973.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,713.32

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