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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,372.68, 69,568.74 and 15,205.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,372.68, 69,568.74 and 15,205.32 is: 22,811.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,372.68 : 69,568.74 = 15,205.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,372.68/69,568.74 = 15,205.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,372.68x = 69,568.74 × 15,205.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,372.68x = 1,057,814,953.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,814,953.70/46,372.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,811.17

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