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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,622.49, 69,917.26 and 15,031.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,622.49, 69,917.26 and 15,031.28 is: 22,541.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,622.49 : 69,917.26 = 15,031.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,622.49/69,917.26 = 15,031.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,622.49x = 69,917.26 × 15,031.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,622.49x = 1,050,945,911.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,945,911.89/46,622.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,541.61

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