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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,227.98, 69,352.42 and 14,639.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,227.98, 69,352.42 and 14,639.96 is: 21,963.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,227.98 : 69,352.42 = 14,639.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,227.98/69,352.42 = 14,639.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,227.98x = 69,352.42 × 14,639.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,227.98x = 1,015,316,654.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,316,654.70/46,227.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,963.25

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