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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,181.79, 69,279.98 and 15,009.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,181.79, 69,279.98 and 15,009.75 is: 22,516.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,181.79 : 69,279.98 = 15,009.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,181.79/69,279.98 = 15,009.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,181.79x = 69,279.98 × 15,009.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,181.79x = 1,039,875,104.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,875,104.76/46,181.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,516.99

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