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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,220.85, 69,331.28 and 15,056.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,220.85, 69,331.28 and 15,056.10 is: 22,584.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,220.85 : 69,331.28 = 15,056.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,220.85/69,331.28 = 15,056.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,220.85x = 69,331.28 × 15,056.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,220.85x = 1,043,858,684.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,858,684.81/46,220.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,584.15

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