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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,621.49, 69,915.77 and 15,030.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,621.49, 69,915.77 and 15,030.28 is: 22,540.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,621.49 : 69,915.77 = 15,030.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,621.49/69,915.77 = 15,030.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,621.49x = 69,915.77 × 15,030.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,621.49x = 1,050,853,174.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,853,174.79/46,621.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,540.10

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