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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,147.94, 69,232.06 and 14,127.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,147.94, 69,232.06 and 14,127.26 is: 21,194.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,147.94 : 69,232.06 = 14,127.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,147.94/69,232.06 = 14,127.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,147.94x = 69,232.06 × 14,127.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,147.94x = 978,059,311.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,059,311.96/46,147.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,194.00

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