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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,645.73, 69,979.52 and 15,480.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,645.73, 69,979.52 and 15,480.98 is: 23,225.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,645.73 : 69,979.52 = 15,480.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,645.73/69,979.52 = 15,480.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,645.73x = 69,979.52 × 15,480.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,645.73x = 1,083,351,122.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,351,122.23/46,645.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,225.09

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