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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,026.64, 69,039.24 and 14,864.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,026.64, 69,039.24 and 14,864.32 is: 22,296.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,026.64 : 69,039.24 = 14,864.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,026.64/69,039.24 = 14,864.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,026.64x = 69,039.24 × 14,864.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,026.64x = 1,026,221,355.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,221,355.92/46,026.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,296.25

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