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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,150.62, 69,182.16 and 14,964

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,150.62, 69,182.16 and 14,964 is: 22,431.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,150.62 : 69,182.16 = 14,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,150.62/69,182.16 = 14,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,150.62x = 69,182.16 × 14,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,150.62x = 1,035,241,842.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,241,842.24/46,150.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,431.81

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