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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,009.08, 68,998.95 and 14,837.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,009.08, 68,998.95 and 14,837.04 is: 22,250.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,009.08 : 68,998.95 = 14,837.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,009.08/68,998.95 = 14,837.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,009.08x = 68,998.95 × 14,837.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,009.08x = 1,023,740,181.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,740,181.11/46,009.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,250.83

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