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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,112.68, 69,178.74 and 14,945.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,112.68, 69,178.74 and 14,945.50 is: 22,421.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,112.68 : 69,178.74 = 14,945.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,112.68/69,178.74 = 14,945.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,112.68x = 69,178.74 × 14,945.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,112.68x = 1,033,910,858.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,910,858.67/46,112.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,421.40

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