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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,174.34, 69,263.57 and 14,151.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,174.34, 69,263.57 and 14,151.05 is: 21,227.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,174.34 : 69,263.57 = 14,151.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,174.34/69,263.57 = 14,151.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,174.34x = 69,263.57 × 14,151.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,174.34x = 980,152,450.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,152,450.79/46,174.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,227.21

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