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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,276.46, 70,923.12 and 15,688.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,276.46, 70,923.12 and 15,688.41 is: 23,535.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,276.46 : 70,923.12 = 15,688.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,276.46/70,923.12 = 15,688.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,276.46x = 70,923.12 × 15,688.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,276.46x = 1,112,670,985.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,670,985.04/47,276.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,535.41

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