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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,212.86, 69,312.06 and 15,047.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,212.86, 69,312.06 and 15,047.90 is: 22,569.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,212.86 : 69,312.06 = 15,047.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,212.86/69,312.06 = 15,047.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,212.86x = 69,312.06 × 15,047.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,212.86x = 1,043,000,947.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,000,947.67/46,212.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,569.50

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