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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,623.81, 69,949.36 and 15,033.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,623.81, 69,949.36 and 15,033.24 is: 22,554.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,623.81 : 69,949.36 = 15,033.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,623.81/69,949.36 = 15,033.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,623.81x = 69,949.36 × 15,033.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,623.81x = 1,051,565,381.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,565,381.07/46,623.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,554.26

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