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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,235.75, 69,359.12 and 15,071

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,235.75, 69,359.12 and 15,071 is: 22,608.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,235.75 : 69,359.12 = 15,071 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,235.75/69,359.12 = 15,071/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,235.75x = 69,359.12 × 15,071
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,235.75x = 1,045,311,222.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,311,222.17/46,235.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,608.29

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