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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,358.79, 69,551.15 and 15,215.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,358.79, 69,551.15 and 15,215.91 is: 22,828.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,358.79 : 69,551.15 = 15,215.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,358.79/69,551.15 = 15,215.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,358.79x = 69,551.15 × 15,215.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,358.79x = 1,058,283,962.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,283,962.72/46,358.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,828.12

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