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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,181.04, 69,278.85 and 15,009

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,181.04, 69,278.85 and 15,009 is: 22,515.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,181.04 : 69,278.85 = 15,009 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,181.04/69,278.85 = 15,009/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,181.04x = 69,278.85 × 15,009
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,181.04x = 1,039,806,259.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,806,259.65/46,181.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,515.87

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