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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,380.04, 69,555.48 and 15,208

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,380.04, 69,555.48 and 15,208 is: 22,807.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,380.04 : 69,555.48 = 15,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,380.04/69,555.48 = 15,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,380.04x = 69,555.48 × 15,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,380.04x = 1,057,799,739.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,799,739.84/46,380.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,807.22

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