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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,475.16, 69,714.88 and 15,310.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,475.16, 69,714.88 and 15,310.68 is: 22,966.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,475.16 : 69,714.88 = 15,310.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,475.16/69,714.88 = 15,310.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,475.16x = 69,714.88 × 15,310.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,475.16x = 1,067,382,218.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,382,218.92/46,475.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,966.72

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