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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,204.56, 69,305.22 and 15,039

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,204.56, 69,305.22 and 15,039 is: 22,557.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,204.56 : 69,305.22 = 15,039 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,204.56/69,305.22 = 15,039/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,204.56x = 69,305.22 × 15,039
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,204.56x = 1,042,281,203.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,281,203.58/46,204.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,557.97

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