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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,339.74, 69,514.47 and 15,177.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,339.74, 69,514.47 and 15,177.42 is: 22,767.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,339.74 : 69,514.47 = 15,177.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,339.74/69,514.47 = 15,177.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,339.74x = 69,514.47 × 15,177.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,339.74x = 1,055,050,307.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,050,307.27/46,339.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,767.72

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