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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,220.66, 69,335.88 and 14,635.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,220.66, 69,335.88 and 14,635.10 is: 21,954.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,220.66 : 69,335.88 = 14,635.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,220.66/69,335.88 = 14,635.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,220.66x = 69,335.88 × 14,635.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,220.66x = 1,014,737,537.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,737,537.39/46,220.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,954.20

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