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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,509.52, 69,740.76 and 15,334.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,509.52, 69,740.76 and 15,334.48 is: 22,993.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,509.52 : 69,740.76 = 15,334.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,509.52/69,740.76 = 15,334.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,509.52x = 69,740.76 × 15,334.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,509.52x = 1,069,438,289.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,438,289.40/46,509.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,993.97

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