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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,499.06, 69,748.63 and 15,334.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,499.06, 69,748.63 and 15,334.31 is: 23,001.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,499.06 : 69,748.63 = 15,334.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,499.06/69,748.63 = 15,334.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,499.06x = 69,748.63 × 15,334.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,499.06x = 1,069,547,250.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,547,250.53/46,499.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,001.48

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