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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,009.02, 69,013.52 and 14,844.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,009.02, 69,013.52 and 14,844.26 is: 22,266.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,009.02 : 69,013.52 = 14,844.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,009.02/69,013.52 = 14,844.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,009.02x = 69,013.52 × 14,844.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,009.02x = 1,024,454,634.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,454,634.40/46,009.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,266.39

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