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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,219.23, 69,328.85 and 15,054.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,219.23, 69,328.85 and 15,054.48 is: 22,581.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,219.23 : 69,328.85 = 15,054.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,219.23/69,328.85 = 15,054.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,219.23x = 69,328.85 × 15,054.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,219.23x = 1,043,709,785.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,709,785.75/46,219.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,581.72

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