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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,637.79, 69,966.66 and 15,049.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,637.79, 69,966.66 and 15,049.65 is: 22,577.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,637.79 : 69,966.66 = 15,049.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,637.79/69,966.66 = 15,049.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,637.79x = 69,966.66 × 15,049.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,637.79x = 1,052,973,744.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,973,744.67/46,637.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,577.69

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