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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,631.84, 69,961.43 and 15,041.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,631.84, 69,961.43 and 15,041.27 is: 22,566.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,631.84 : 69,961.43 = 15,041.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,631.84/69,961.43 = 15,041.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,631.84x = 69,961.43 × 15,041.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,631.84x = 1,052,308,970.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,308,970.72/46,631.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,566.32

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