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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,047.16, 69,079.38 and 14,874.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,047.16, 69,079.38 and 14,874.04 is: 22,313.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,047.16 : 69,079.38 = 14,874.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,047.16/69,079.38 = 14,874.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,047.16x = 69,079.38 × 14,874.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,047.16x = 1,027,489,461.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,489,461.30/46,047.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,313.85

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