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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,135.78, 69,216.23 and 14,971.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,135.78, 69,216.23 and 14,971.03 is: 22,460.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,135.78 : 69,216.23 = 14,971.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,135.78/69,216.23 = 14,971.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,135.78x = 69,216.23 × 14,971.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,135.78x = 1,036,238,255.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,238,255.82/46,135.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,460.62

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