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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,204.83, 69,315.78 and 14,622.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,204.83, 69,315.78 and 14,622.84 is: 21,936.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,204.83 : 69,315.78 = 14,622.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,204.83/69,315.78 = 14,622.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,204.83x = 69,315.78 × 14,622.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,204.83x = 1,013,593,560.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,593,560.42/46,204.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,936.96

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