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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,254.78, 69,401.97 and 14,667.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,254.78, 69,401.97 and 14,667.44 is: 22,007.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,254.78 : 69,401.97 = 14,667.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,254.78/69,401.97 = 14,667.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,254.78x = 69,401.97 × 14,667.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,254.78x = 1,017,948,883.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,948,883.85/46,254.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,007.43

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