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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,577, 69,867.12 and 15,411.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,577, 69,867.12 and 15,411.44 is: 23,117.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,577 : 69,867.12 = 15,411.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,577/69,867.12 = 15,411.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,577x = 69,867.12 × 15,411.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,577x = 1,076,752,927.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,752,927.85/46,577
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,117.70

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