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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,031.15, 69,046.79 and 14,010.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,031.15, 69,046.79 and 14,010.50 is: 21,015.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,031.15 : 69,046.79 = 14,010.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,031.15/69,046.79 = 14,010.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,031.15x = 69,046.79 × 14,010.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,031.15x = 967,379,636.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,379,636.01/46,031.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,015.76

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