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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,277.26, 69,416.25 and 15,112.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,277.26, 69,416.25 and 15,112.60 is: 22,669.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,277.26 : 69,416.25 = 15,112.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,277.26/69,416.25 = 15,112.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,277.26x = 69,416.25 × 15,112.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,277.26x = 1,049,060,019.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,060,019.75/46,277.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,669.02

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