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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,991.63, 70,487.45 and 15,826.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,991.63, 70,487.45 and 15,826.88 is: 23,740.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,991.63 : 70,487.45 = 15,826.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,991.63/70,487.45 = 15,826.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,991.63x = 70,487.45 × 15,826.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,991.63x = 1,115,595,981.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,595,981.08/46,991.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,740.32

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