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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,219.55, 69,329.31 and 15,054.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,219.55, 69,329.31 and 15,054.80 is: 22,582.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,219.55 : 69,329.31 = 15,054.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,219.55/69,329.31 = 15,054.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,219.55x = 69,329.31 × 15,054.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,219.55x = 1,043,738,549.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,738,549.54/46,219.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,582.19

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