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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,499.04, 69,738.84 and 15,327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,499.04, 69,738.84 and 15,327 is: 22,987.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,499.04 : 69,738.84 = 15,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,499.04/69,738.84 = 15,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,499.04x = 69,738.84 × 15,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,499.04x = 1,068,887,200.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,887,200.68/46,499.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,987.30

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