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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,263.28, 69,416.40 and 14,678.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,263.28, 69,416.40 and 14,678.32 is: 22,024.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,263.28 : 69,416.40 = 14,678.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,263.28/69,416.40 = 14,678.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,263.28x = 69,416.40 × 14,678.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,263.28x = 1,018,916,132.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,916,132.45/46,263.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,024.30

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