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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,131.68, 69,207.24 and 14,964.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,131.68, 69,207.24 and 14,964.50 is: 22,449.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,131.68 : 69,207.24 = 14,964.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,131.68/69,207.24 = 14,964.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,131.68x = 69,207.24 × 14,964.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,131.68x = 1,035,651,742.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,651,742.98/46,131.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,449.90

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