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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,676.28, 69,991.68 and 15,501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,676.28, 69,991.68 and 15,501 is: 23,243.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,676.28 : 69,991.68 = 15,501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,676.28/69,991.68 = 15,501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,676.28x = 69,991.68 × 15,501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,676.28x = 1,084,941,031.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,941,031.68/46,676.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,243.95

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