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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,197.36, 69,288.84 and 15,032.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,197.36, 69,288.84 and 15,032.40 is: 22,546.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,197.36 : 69,288.84 = 15,032.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,197.36/69,288.84 = 15,032.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,197.36x = 69,288.84 × 15,032.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,197.36x = 1,041,577,558.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,577,558.42/46,197.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,546.26

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