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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,444.92, 69,652.50 and 15,272.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,444.92, 69,652.50 and 15,272.76 is: 22,904.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,444.92 : 69,652.50 = 15,272.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,444.92/69,652.50 = 15,272.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,444.92x = 69,652.50 × 15,272.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,444.92x = 1,063,785,915.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,785,915.90/46,444.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,904.25

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