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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,393.68, 69,601.32 and 15,227.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,393.68, 69,601.32 and 15,227.04 is: 22,844.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,393.68 : 69,601.32 = 15,227.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,393.68/69,601.32 = 15,227.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,393.68x = 69,601.32 × 15,227.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,393.68x = 1,059,822,083.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,822,083.69/46,393.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,844.10

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