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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,311.59, 69,473.28 and 14,710.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,311.59, 69,473.28 and 14,710.38 is: 22,067.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,311.59 : 69,473.28 = 14,710.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,311.59/69,473.28 = 14,710.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,311.59x = 69,473.28 × 14,710.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,311.59x = 1,021,978,293.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,978,293.48/46,311.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,067.44

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