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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,989.11, 70,481.77 and 15,401.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,989.11, 70,481.77 and 15,401.54 is: 23,101.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,989.11 : 70,481.77 = 15,401.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,989.11/70,481.77 = 15,401.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,989.11x = 70,481.77 × 15,401.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,989.11x = 1,085,527,447.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,527,447.52/46,989.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,101.68

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