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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,412.96, 69,629.68 and 15,246.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,412.96, 69,629.68 and 15,246.88 is: 22,873.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,412.96 : 69,629.68 = 15,246.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,412.96/69,629.68 = 15,246.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,412.96x = 69,629.68 × 15,246.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,412.96x = 1,061,635,375.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,635,375.40/46,412.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,873.68

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