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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,317.68, 69,486.24 and 15,150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,317.68, 69,486.24 and 15,150.50 is: 22,728.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,317.68 : 69,486.24 = 15,150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,317.68/69,486.24 = 15,150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,317.68x = 69,486.24 × 15,150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,317.68x = 1,052,751,279.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,751,279.12/46,317.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,728.93

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