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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,645.70, 69,966.52 and 15,057.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,645.70, 69,966.52 and 15,057.32 is: 22,585.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,645.70 : 69,966.52 = 15,057.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,645.70/69,966.52 = 15,057.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,645.70x = 69,966.52 × 15,057.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,645.70x = 1,053,507,893.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,507,893.45/46,645.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,585.32

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