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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,285.96, 69,435.42 and 15,113.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,285.96, 69,435.42 and 15,113.32 is: 22,672.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,285.96 : 69,435.42 = 15,113.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,285.96/69,435.42 = 15,113.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,285.96x = 69,435.42 × 15,113.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,285.96x = 1,049,399,721.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,399,721.79/46,285.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,672.10

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