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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,350.93, 69,533.06 and 14,332.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,350.93, 69,533.06 and 14,332.50 is: 21,500.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,350.93 : 69,533.06 = 14,332.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,350.93/69,533.06 = 14,332.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,350.93x = 69,533.06 × 14,332.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,350.93x = 996,582,582.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,582,582.45/46,350.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,500.81

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