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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,249.75, 69,385.56 and 15,085

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,249.75, 69,385.56 and 15,085 is: 22,631.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,249.75 : 69,385.56 = 15,085 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,249.75/69,385.56 = 15,085/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,249.75x = 69,385.56 × 15,085
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,249.75x = 1,046,681,172.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,681,172.60/46,249.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,631.07

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