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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,031.55, 69,009.85 and 14,425.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,031.55, 69,009.85 and 14,425.35 is: 21,626.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,031.55 : 69,009.85 = 14,425.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,031.55/69,009.85 = 14,425.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,031.55x = 69,009.85 × 14,425.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,031.55x = 995,491,239.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,491,239.70/46,031.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,626.28

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