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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,497.75, 69,746.66 and 15,333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,497.75, 69,746.66 and 15,333 is: 22,999.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,497.75 : 69,746.66 = 15,333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,497.75/69,746.66 = 15,333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,497.75x = 69,746.66 × 15,333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,497.75x = 1,069,425,518.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,425,518.61/46,497.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,999.51

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