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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,227, 69,350.92 and 14,638.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,227, 69,350.92 and 14,638.96 is: 21,961.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,227 : 69,350.92 = 14,638.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,227/69,350.92 = 14,638.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,227x = 69,350.92 × 14,638.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,227x = 1,015,225,343.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,225,343.84/46,227
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,961.74

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