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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,621, 69,942.57 and 15,456.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,621, 69,942.57 and 15,456.25 is: 23,188.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,621 : 69,942.57 = 15,456.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,621/69,942.57 = 15,456.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,621x = 69,942.57 × 15,456.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,621x = 1,081,049,847.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,049,847.56/46,621
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,188.05

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