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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,292.76, 69,442.74 and 15,131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,292.76, 69,442.74 and 15,131.16 is: 22,697.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,292.76 : 69,442.74 = 15,131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,292.76/69,442.74 = 15,131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,292.76x = 69,442.74 × 15,131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,292.76x = 1,050,749,209.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,749,209.78/46,292.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,697.92

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