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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,293.26, 69,443.49 and 15,131.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,293.26, 69,443.49 and 15,131.66 is: 22,698.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,293.26 : 69,443.49 = 15,131.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,293.26/69,443.49 = 15,131.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,293.26x = 69,443.49 × 15,131.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,293.26x = 1,050,795,279.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,795,279.89/46,293.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,698.67

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