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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,007.82, 68,996.94 and 14,835.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,007.82, 68,996.94 and 14,835.78 is: 22,248.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,007.82 : 68,996.94 = 14,835.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,007.82/68,996.94 = 14,835.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,007.82x = 68,996.94 × 14,835.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,007.82x = 1,023,623,422.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,623,422.51/46,007.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,248.90

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