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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,204.29, 69,291 and 15,032.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,204.29, 69,291 and 15,032.25 is: 22,543.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,204.29 : 69,291 = 15,032.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,204.29/69,291 = 15,032.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,204.29x = 69,291 × 15,032.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,204.29x = 1,041,599,634.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,599,634.75/46,204.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,543.35

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