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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,213.59, 69,325.25 and 15,051.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,213.59, 69,325.25 and 15,051.27 is: 22,578.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,213.59 : 69,325.25 = 15,051.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,213.59/69,325.25 = 15,051.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,213.59x = 69,325.25 × 15,051.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,213.59x = 1,043,432,980.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,432,980.31/46,213.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,578.49

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