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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,372.68, 69,569.82 and 15,206.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,372.68, 69,569.82 and 15,206.04 is: 22,812.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,372.68 : 69,569.82 = 15,206.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,372.68/69,569.82 = 15,206.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,372.68x = 69,569.82 × 15,206.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,372.68x = 1,057,881,465.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,881,465.71/46,372.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,812.60

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