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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,679.28, 69,996.18 and 15,504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,679.28, 69,996.18 and 15,504 is: 23,248.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,679.28 : 69,996.18 = 15,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,679.28/69,996.18 = 15,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,679.28x = 69,996.18 × 15,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,679.28x = 1,085,220,774.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,220,774.72/46,679.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,248.45

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