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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,145.20, 69,217.80 and 14,980.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,145.20, 69,217.80 and 14,980.45 is: 22,470.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,145.20 : 69,217.80 = 14,980.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,145.20/69,217.80 = 14,980.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,145.20x = 69,217.80 × 14,980.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,145.20x = 1,036,913,792.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,913,792.01/46,145.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,470.68

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