Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,128.18, 69,202 and 14,961
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 46,128.18, 69,202 and 14,961 is: 22,444.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,128.18 : 69,202 = 14,961 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,128.18/69,202 = 14,961/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,128.18x = 69,202 × 14,961 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,128.18x = 1,035,331,122 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,035,331,122/46,128.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,444.66
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