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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,061.78, 69,093.10 and 14,897.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,061.78, 69,093.10 and 14,897.06 is: 22,345.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,061.78 : 69,093.10 = 14,897.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,061.78/69,093.10 = 14,897.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,061.78x = 69,093.10 × 14,897.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,061.78x = 1,029,284,056.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,284,056.29/46,061.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,345.73

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