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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,252.76, 69,390.06 and 15,088

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,252.76, 69,390.06 and 15,088 is: 22,635.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,252.76 : 69,390.06 = 15,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,252.76/69,390.06 = 15,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,252.76x = 69,390.06 × 15,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,252.76x = 1,046,957,225.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,957,225.28/46,252.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,635.56

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