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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,284.96, 69,433.92 and 15,112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,284.96, 69,433.92 and 15,112.32 is: 22,670.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,284.96 : 69,433.92 = 15,112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,284.96/69,433.92 = 15,112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,284.96x = 69,433.92 × 15,112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,284.96x = 1,049,307,617.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,307,617.89/46,284.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,670.60

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