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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,316.68, 69,484.74 and 15,149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,316.68, 69,484.74 and 15,149.50 is: 22,727.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,316.68 : 69,484.74 = 15,149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,316.68/69,484.74 = 15,149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,316.68x = 69,484.74 × 15,149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,316.68x = 1,052,659,068.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,659,068.63/46,316.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,727.43

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