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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,127, 69,190.50 and 14,962.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,127, 69,190.50 and 14,962.25 is: 22,443.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,127 : 69,190.50 = 14,962.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,127/69,190.50 = 14,962.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,127x = 69,190.50 × 14,962.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,127x = 1,035,245,558.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,245,558.63/46,127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,443.38

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