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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,309.16, 69,472.38 and 15,146.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,309.16, 69,472.38 and 15,146.12 is: 22,722.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,309.16 : 69,472.38 = 15,146.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,309.16/69,472.38 = 15,146.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,309.16x = 69,472.38 × 15,146.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,309.16x = 1,052,237,004.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,237,004.17/46,309.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,722.01

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