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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,510.52, 69,764.22 and 20,215.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,510.52, 69,764.22 and 20,215.25 is: 30,322.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,510.52 : 69,764.22 = 20,215.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,510.52/69,764.22 = 20,215.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,510.52x = 69,764.22 × 20,215.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,510.52x = 1,410,301,148.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,301,148.36/46,510.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,322.20

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