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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,136.62, 69,161.19 and 14,950

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,136.62, 69,161.19 and 14,950 is: 22,410.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,136.62 : 69,161.19 = 14,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,136.62/69,161.19 = 14,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,136.62x = 69,161.19 × 14,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,136.62x = 1,033,959,790.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,959,790.50/46,136.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,410.83

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