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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,158.26, 69,253.49 and 14,573.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,158.26, 69,253.49 and 14,573.21 is: 21,864.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,158.26 : 69,253.49 = 14,573.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,158.26/69,253.49 = 14,573.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,158.26x = 69,253.49 × 14,573.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,158.26x = 1,009,245,343.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,245,343.17/46,158.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,864.89

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