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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,369.64, 69,529.34 and 14,771

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,369.64, 69,529.34 and 14,771 is: 22,148.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,369.64 : 69,529.34 = 14,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,369.64/69,529.34 = 14,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,369.64x = 69,529.34 × 14,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,369.64x = 1,027,017,881.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,017,881.14/46,369.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,148.50

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