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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,205.79, 69,317.22 and 14,623.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,205.79, 69,317.22 and 14,623.80 is: 21,938.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,205.79 : 69,317.22 = 14,623.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,205.79/69,317.22 = 14,623.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,205.79x = 69,317.22 × 14,623.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,205.79x = 1,013,681,161.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,681,161.84/46,205.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,938.40

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