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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,657.62, 69,971.31 and 15,484.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,657.62, 69,971.31 and 15,484.50 is: 23,221.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,657.62 : 69,971.31 = 15,484.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,657.62/69,971.31 = 15,484.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,657.62x = 69,971.31 × 15,484.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,657.62x = 1,083,470,749.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,470,749.70/46,657.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,221.73

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