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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,389.38, 69,595.94 and 15,224.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,389.38, 69,595.94 and 15,224.90 is: 22,841.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,389.38 : 69,595.94 = 15,224.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,389.38/69,595.94 = 15,224.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,389.38x = 69,595.94 × 15,224.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,389.38x = 1,059,590,916.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,590,916.99/46,389.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,841.24

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