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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,005.18, 69,007.68 and 14,417.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,005.18, 69,007.68 and 14,417.66 is: 21,626.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,005.18 : 69,007.68 = 14,417.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,005.18/69,007.68 = 14,417.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,005.18x = 69,007.68 × 14,417.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,005.18x = 994,929,051.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,929,051.98/46,005.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,626.46

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