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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,359.54, 69,552.27 and 15,216.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,359.54, 69,552.27 and 15,216.66 is: 22,829.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,359.54 : 69,552.27 = 15,216.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,359.54/69,552.27 = 15,216.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,359.54x = 69,552.27 × 15,216.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,359.54x = 1,058,353,244.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,353,244.82/46,359.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,829.24

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