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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,234.76, 69,363.06 and 15,070

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,234.76, 69,363.06 and 15,070 is: 22,608.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,234.76 : 69,363.06 = 15,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,234.76/69,363.06 = 15,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,234.76x = 69,363.06 × 15,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,234.76x = 1,045,301,314.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,301,314.20/46,234.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,608.56

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