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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,639.17, 69,965.69 and 15,038.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,639.17, 69,965.69 and 15,038.82 is: 22,560.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,639.17 : 69,965.69 = 15,038.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,639.17/69,965.69 = 15,038.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,639.17x = 69,965.69 × 15,038.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,639.17x = 1,052,201,342.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,201,342.89/46,639.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,560.46

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