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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,368.29, 69,557.55 and 14,771

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,368.29, 69,557.55 and 14,771 is: 22,158.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,368.29 : 69,557.55 = 14,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,368.29/69,557.55 = 14,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,368.29x = 69,557.55 × 14,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,368.29x = 1,027,434,571.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,434,571.05/46,368.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,158.13

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