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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,371.62, 69,562.53 and 14,774.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,371.62, 69,562.53 and 14,774.33 is: 22,163.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,371.62 : 69,562.53 = 14,774.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,371.62/69,562.53 = 14,774.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,371.62x = 69,562.53 × 14,774.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,371.62x = 1,027,739,426.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,739,426.04/46,371.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,163.11

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