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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,237.16, 69,356.03 and 15,072.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,237.16, 69,356.03 and 15,072.41 is: 22,608.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,237.16 : 69,356.03 = 15,072.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,237.16/69,356.03 = 15,072.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,237.16x = 69,356.03 × 15,072.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,237.16x = 1,045,362,520.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,362,520.13/46,237.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,608.71

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