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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,588.88, 69,886.97 and 15,424.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,588.88, 69,886.97 and 15,424.13 is: 23,137.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,588.88 : 69,886.97 = 15,424.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,588.88/69,886.97 = 15,424.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,588.88x = 69,886.97 × 15,424.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,588.88x = 1,077,945,284.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,945,284.03/46,588.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,137.40

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