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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,240.72, 69,368.28 and 15,068.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,240.72, 69,368.28 and 15,068.72 is: 22,605.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,240.72 : 69,368.28 = 15,068.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,240.72/69,368.28 = 15,068.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,240.72x = 69,368.28 × 15,068.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,240.72x = 1,045,291,188.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,291,188.20/46,240.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,605.43

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