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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,122.68, 69,193.74 and 14,955.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,122.68, 69,193.74 and 14,955.50 is: 22,436.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,122.68 : 69,193.74 = 14,955.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,122.68/69,193.74 = 14,955.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,122.68x = 69,193.74 × 14,955.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,122.68x = 1,034,826,978.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,826,978.57/46,122.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,436.40

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