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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,315.68, 69,483.24 and 15,148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,315.68, 69,483.24 and 15,148.50 is: 22,725.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,315.68 : 69,483.24 = 15,148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,315.68/69,483.24 = 15,148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,315.68x = 69,483.24 × 15,148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,315.68x = 1,052,566,861.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,566,861.14/46,315.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,725.93

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