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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,047.72, 69,079.44 and 14,451.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,047.72, 69,079.44 and 14,451.72 is: 21,680.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,047.72 : 69,079.44 = 14,451.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,047.72/69,079.44 = 14,451.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,047.72x = 69,079.44 × 14,451.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,047.72x = 998,316,724.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,316,724.64/46,047.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,680.05

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