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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,027.87, 69,042.66 and 14,437.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,027.87, 69,042.66 and 14,437.23 is: 21,656.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,027.87 : 69,042.66 = 14,437.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,027.87/69,042.66 = 14,437.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,027.87x = 69,042.66 × 14,437.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,027.87x = 996,784,762.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,784,762.23/46,027.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,656.11

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