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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,660.50, 69,997.80 and 15,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,660.50, 69,997.80 and 15,060 is: 22,592.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,660.50 : 69,997.80 = 15,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,660.50/69,997.80 = 15,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,660.50x = 69,997.80 × 15,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,660.50x = 1,054,166,868
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,166,868/46,660.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,592.28

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