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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,635.78, 69,967.32 and 15,045.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,635.78, 69,967.32 and 15,045.24 is: 22,572.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,635.78 : 69,967.32 = 15,045.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,635.78/69,967.32 = 15,045.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,635.78x = 69,967.32 × 15,045.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,635.78x = 1,052,675,121.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,675,121.56/46,635.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,572.26

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