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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,027.62, 69,042.28 and 14,436.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,027.62, 69,042.28 and 14,436.98 is: 21,655.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,027.62 : 69,042.28 = 14,436.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,027.62/69,042.28 = 14,436.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,027.62x = 69,042.28 × 14,436.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,027.62x = 996,762,015.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,762,015.51/46,027.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,655.74

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