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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,643.59, 69,972.30 and 15,043.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,643.59, 69,972.30 and 15,043.26 is: 22,567.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,643.59 : 69,972.30 = 15,043.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,643.59/69,972.30 = 15,043.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,643.59x = 69,972.30 × 15,043.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,643.59x = 1,052,611,501.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,611,501.70/46,643.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,567.12

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