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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,276.34, 70,922.92 and 15,688.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,276.34, 70,922.92 and 15,688.29 is: 23,535.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,276.34 : 70,922.92 = 15,688.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,276.34/70,922.92 = 15,688.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,276.34x = 70,922.92 × 15,688.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,276.34x = 1,112,659,336.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,659,336.61/47,276.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,535.23

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