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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,488, 69,742.94 and 15,323.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,488, 69,742.94 and 15,323.25 is: 22,988.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,488 : 69,742.94 = 15,323.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,488/69,742.94 = 15,323.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,488x = 69,742.94 × 15,323.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,488x = 1,068,688,428.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,688,428.74/46,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,988.48

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