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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,064.56, 70,607.38 and 15,899

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,064.56, 70,607.38 and 15,899 is: 23,852.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,064.56 : 70,607.38 = 15,899 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,064.56/70,607.38 = 15,899/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,064.56x = 70,607.38 × 15,899
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,064.56x = 1,122,586,734.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,586,734.62/47,064.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,852.06

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