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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,115.09, 69,182.35 and 14,947.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,115.09, 69,182.35 and 14,947.91 is: 22,425.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,115.09 : 69,182.35 = 14,947.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,115.09/69,182.35 = 14,947.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,115.09x = 69,182.35 × 14,947.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,115.09x = 1,034,131,541.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,131,541.39/46,115.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,425.01

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