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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,337.49, 69,511.10 and 15,175.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,337.49, 69,511.10 and 15,175.17 is: 22,764.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,337.49 : 69,511.10 = 15,175.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,337.49/69,511.10 = 15,175.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,337.49x = 69,511.10 × 15,175.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,337.49x = 1,054,842,683.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,842,683.51/46,337.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,764.35

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