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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,332, 69,498.61 and 15,167.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,332, 69,498.61 and 15,167.25 is: 22,751.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,332 : 69,498.61 = 15,167.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,332/69,498.61 = 15,167.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,332x = 69,498.61 × 15,167.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,332x = 1,054,102,754.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,102,754.60/46,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,751.07

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