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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,638.65, 69,967.92 and 15,050.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,638.65, 69,967.92 and 15,050.51 is: 22,578.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,638.65 : 69,967.92 = 15,050.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,638.65/69,967.92 = 15,050.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,638.65x = 69,967.92 × 15,050.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,638.65x = 1,053,052,529.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,052,529.80/46,638.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,578.97

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