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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,219.73, 69,329.60 and 15,054.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,219.73, 69,329.60 and 15,054.98 is: 22,582.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,219.73 : 69,329.60 = 15,054.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,219.73/69,329.60 = 15,054.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,219.73x = 69,329.60 × 15,054.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,219.73x = 1,043,755,319.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,755,319.49/46,219.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,582.46

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