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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,361.54, 69,555.28 and 15,218.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,361.54, 69,555.28 and 15,218.66 is: 22,832.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,361.54 : 69,555.28 = 15,218.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,361.54/69,555.28 = 15,218.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,361.54x = 69,555.28 × 15,218.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,361.54x = 1,058,538,157.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,538,157.52/46,361.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,832.25

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