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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,257.78, 69,395.42 and 14,675.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,257.78, 69,395.42 and 14,675.79 is: 22,016.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,257.78 : 69,395.42 = 14,675.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,257.78/69,395.42 = 14,675.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,257.78x = 69,395.42 × 14,675.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,257.78x = 1,018,432,610.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,432,610.88/46,257.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,016.46

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