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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,247.77, 69,371.25 and 14,657.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,247.77, 69,371.25 and 14,657.77 is: 21,986.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,247.77 : 69,371.25 = 14,657.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,247.77/69,371.25 = 14,657.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,247.77x = 69,371.25 × 14,657.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,247.77x = 1,016,827,827.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,827,827.11/46,247.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,986.53

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