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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,360.54, 69,553.77 and 15,217.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,360.54, 69,553.77 and 15,217.66 is: 22,830.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,360.54 : 69,553.77 = 15,217.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,360.54/69,553.77 = 15,217.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,360.54x = 69,553.77 × 15,217.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,360.54x = 1,058,445,623.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,445,623.58/46,360.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,830.74

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