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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,205.27, 69,316.43 and 14,623.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,205.27, 69,316.43 and 14,623.28 is: 21,937.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,205.27 : 69,316.43 = 14,623.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,205.27/69,316.43 = 14,623.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,205.27x = 69,316.43 × 14,623.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,205.27x = 1,013,633,144.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,633,144.79/46,205.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,937.61

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