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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,217.63, 69,326.45 and 15,052.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,217.63, 69,326.45 and 15,052.88 is: 22,579.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,217.63 : 69,326.45 = 15,052.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,217.63/69,326.45 = 15,052.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,217.63x = 69,326.45 × 15,052.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,217.63x = 1,043,562,986.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,562,986.95/46,217.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,579.33

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