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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,255.72, 69,394.62 and 15,091

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,255.72, 69,394.62 and 15,091 is: 22,640.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,255.72 : 69,394.62 = 15,091 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,255.72/69,394.62 = 15,091/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,255.72x = 69,394.62 × 15,091
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,255.72x = 1,047,234,210.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,234,210.42/46,255.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,640.10

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