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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,637.98, 69,966.97 and 15,049.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,637.98, 69,966.97 and 15,049.84 is: 22,577.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,637.98 : 69,966.97 = 15,049.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,637.98/69,966.97 = 15,049.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,637.98x = 69,966.97 × 15,049.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,637.98x = 1,052,991,703.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,991,703.78/46,637.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,577.99

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