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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,217.98, 69,326.96 and 15,053.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,217.98, 69,326.96 and 15,053.23 is: 22,579.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,217.98 : 69,326.96 = 15,053.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,217.98/69,326.96 = 15,053.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,217.98x = 69,326.96 × 15,053.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,217.98x = 1,043,594,674.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,594,674.08/46,217.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,579.84

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