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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,977.44, 70,455.92 and 15,812

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,977.44, 70,455.92 and 15,812 is: 23,714.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,977.44 : 70,455.92 = 15,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,977.44/70,455.92 = 15,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,977.44x = 70,455.92 × 15,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,977.44x = 1,114,049,007.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,049,007.04/46,977.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,714.55

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