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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,170.58, 69,257.94 and 14,147.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,170.58, 69,257.94 and 14,147.30 is: 21,221.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,170.58 : 69,257.94 = 14,147.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,170.58/69,257.94 = 14,147.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,170.58x = 69,257.94 × 14,147.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,170.58x = 979,812,767.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,812,767.99/46,170.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,221.58

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