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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,380.96, 69,581.52 and 15,215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,380.96, 69,581.52 and 15,215.04 is: 22,825.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,380.96 : 69,581.52 = 15,215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,380.96/69,581.52 = 15,215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,380.96x = 69,581.52 × 15,215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,380.96x = 1,058,685,610.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,685,610.06/46,380.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,825.87

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