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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,205.08, 69,316.16 and 14,623.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,205.08, 69,316.16 and 14,623.09 is: 21,937.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,205.08 : 69,316.16 = 14,623.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,205.08/69,316.16 = 14,623.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,205.08x = 69,316.16 × 14,623.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,205.08x = 1,013,616,373.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,616,373.02/46,205.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,937.34

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