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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,004.09, 69,006.04 and 14,416.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,004.09, 69,006.04 and 14,416.56 is: 21,624.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,004.09 : 69,006.04 = 14,416.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,004.09/69,006.04 = 14,416.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,004.09x = 69,006.04 × 14,416.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,004.09x = 994,829,716.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,829,716.02/46,004.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,624.81

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