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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,222.72, 69,341.28 and 15,050.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,222.72, 69,341.28 and 15,050.72 is: 22,578.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,222.72 : 69,341.28 = 15,050.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,222.72/69,341.28 = 15,050.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,222.72x = 69,341.28 × 15,050.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,222.72x = 1,043,636,189.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,636,189.72/46,222.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,578.42

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