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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,152.62, 69,185.16 and 14,966

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,152.62, 69,185.16 and 14,966 is: 22,434.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,152.62 : 69,185.16 = 14,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,152.62/69,185.16 = 14,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,152.62x = 69,185.16 × 14,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,152.62x = 1,035,425,104.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,425,104.56/46,152.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,434.81

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