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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,621.12, 69,916.56 and 15,448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,621.12, 69,916.56 and 15,448 is: 23,166.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,621.12 : 69,916.56 = 15,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,621.12/69,916.56 = 15,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,621.12x = 69,916.56 × 15,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,621.12x = 1,080,071,018.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,071,018.88/46,621.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,166.99

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