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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,406.52, 69,609.51 and 15,241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,406.52, 69,609.51 and 15,241.50 is: 22,862.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,406.52 : 69,609.51 = 15,241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,406.52/69,609.51 = 15,241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,406.52x = 69,609.51 × 15,241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,406.52x = 1,060,953,346.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,953,346.67/46,406.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,862.16

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