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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,265.81, 69,403.59 and 14,680.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,265.81, 69,403.59 and 14,680.35 is: 22,022.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,265.81 : 69,403.59 = 14,680.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,265.81/69,403.59 = 14,680.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,265.81x = 69,403.59 × 14,680.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,265.81x = 1,018,868,992.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,868,992.46/46,265.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,022.07

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