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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,475.10, 69,712.65 and 15,306.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,475.10, 69,712.65 and 15,306.30 is: 22,959.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,475.10 : 69,712.65 = 15,306.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,475.10/69,712.65 = 15,306.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,475.10x = 69,712.65 × 15,306.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,475.10x = 1,067,042,734.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,042,734.70/46,475.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,959.45

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