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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,220.76, 69,331.14 and 15,056.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,220.76, 69,331.14 and 15,056.02 is: 22,584.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,220.76 : 69,331.14 = 15,056.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,220.76/69,331.14 = 15,056.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,220.76x = 69,331.14 × 15,056.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,220.76x = 1,043,851,030.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,851,030.46/46,220.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,584.03

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