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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,243.72, 69,372.78 and 15,071.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,243.72, 69,372.78 and 15,071.72 is: 22,609.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,243.72 : 69,372.78 = 15,071.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,243.72/69,372.78 = 15,071.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,243.72x = 69,372.78 × 15,071.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,243.72x = 1,045,567,115.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,567,115.78/46,243.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,609.93

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