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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,218.23, 69,327.35 and 15,053.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,218.23, 69,327.35 and 15,053.48 is: 22,580.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,218.23 : 69,327.35 = 15,053.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,218.23/69,327.35 = 15,053.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,218.23x = 69,327.35 × 15,053.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,218.23x = 1,043,617,454.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,617,454.77/46,218.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,580.21

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