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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,635.23, 69,962.84 and 15,047.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,635.23, 69,962.84 and 15,047.09 is: 22,573.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,635.23 : 69,962.84 = 15,047.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,635.23/69,962.84 = 15,047.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,635.23x = 69,962.84 × 15,047.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,635.23x = 1,052,737,150.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,737,150.14/46,635.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,573.86

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