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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,416.78, 69,635.70 and 15,252.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,416.78, 69,635.70 and 15,252.30 is: 22,881.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,416.78 : 69,635.70 = 15,252.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,416.78/69,635.70 = 15,252.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,416.78x = 69,635.70 × 15,252.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,416.78x = 1,062,104,587.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,104,587.11/46,416.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,881.91

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