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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,170.20, 69,257.38 and 14,146.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,170.20, 69,257.38 and 14,146.92 is: 21,221.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,170.20 : 69,257.38 = 14,146.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,170.20/69,257.38 = 14,146.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,170.20x = 69,257.38 × 14,146.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,170.20x = 979,778,760.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,778,760.43/46,170.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,221.02

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