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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,247.25, 69,381.81 and 15,082.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,247.25, 69,381.81 and 15,082.50 is: 22,627.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,247.25 : 69,381.81 = 15,082.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,247.25/69,381.81 = 15,082.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,247.25x = 69,381.81 × 15,082.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,247.25x = 1,046,451,149.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,451,149.33/46,247.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,627.32

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