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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,249.72, 69,381.80 and 15,077.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,249.72, 69,381.80 and 15,077.72 is: 22,618.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,249.72 : 69,381.80 = 15,077.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,249.72/69,381.80 = 15,077.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,249.72x = 69,381.80 × 15,077.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,249.72x = 1,046,119,353.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,119,353.50/46,249.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,618.93

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