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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,216.98, 69,325.47 and 15,052.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,216.98, 69,325.47 and 15,052.23 is: 22,578.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,216.98 : 69,325.47 = 15,052.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,216.98/69,325.47 = 15,052.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,216.98x = 69,325.47 × 15,052.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,216.98x = 1,043,502,670.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,502,670.72/46,216.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,578.34

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