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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,221.04, 69,331.56 and 15,056.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,221.04, 69,331.56 and 15,056.28 is: 22,584.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,221.04 : 69,331.56 = 15,056.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,221.04/69,331.56 = 15,056.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,221.04x = 69,331.56 × 15,056.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,221.04x = 1,043,875,380.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,875,380.20/46,221.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,584.42

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