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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,237.67, 69,356.79 and 15,072.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,237.67, 69,356.79 and 15,072.92 is: 22,609.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,237.67 : 69,356.79 = 15,072.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,237.67/69,356.79 = 15,072.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,237.67x = 69,356.79 × 15,072.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,237.67x = 1,045,409,000.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,409,000.34/46,237.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,609.47

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