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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,017.77, 69,026.94 and 14,853.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,017.77, 69,026.94 and 14,853.02 is: 22,279.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,017.77 : 69,026.94 = 14,853.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,017.77/69,026.94 = 14,853.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,017.77x = 69,026.94 × 14,853.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,017.77x = 1,025,258,175.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,258,175.22/46,017.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,279.62

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