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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,324.80, 69,480.72 and 15,156

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,324.80, 69,480.72 and 15,156 is: 22,731.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,324.80 : 69,480.72 = 15,156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,324.80/69,480.72 = 15,156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,324.80x = 69,480.72 × 15,156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,324.80x = 1,053,049,792.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,049,792.32/46,324.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,731.88

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