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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,292.51, 69,442.37 and 15,130.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,292.51, 69,442.37 and 15,130.91 is: 22,697.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,292.51 : 69,442.37 = 15,130.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,292.51/69,442.37 = 15,130.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,292.51x = 69,442.37 × 15,130.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,292.51x = 1,050,726,250.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,726,250.66/46,292.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,697.54

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