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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,180.29, 69,277.73 and 15,008.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,180.29, 69,277.73 and 15,008.25 is: 22,514.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,180.29 : 69,277.73 = 15,008.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,180.29/69,277.73 = 15,008.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,180.29x = 69,277.73 × 15,008.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,180.29x = 1,039,737,416.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,737,416.23/46,180.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,514.74

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