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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,004.05, 68,998.33 and 14,839.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,004.05, 68,998.33 and 14,839.30 is: 22,256.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,004.05 : 68,998.33 = 14,839.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,004.05/68,998.33 = 14,839.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,004.05x = 68,998.33 × 14,839.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,004.05x = 1,023,887,023.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,887,023.17/46,004.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,256.45

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