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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,427.28, 69,640.12 and 14,837.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,427.28, 69,640.12 and 14,837.11 is: 22,255.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,427.28 : 69,640.12 = 14,837.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,427.28/69,640.12 = 14,837.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,427.28x = 69,640.12 × 14,837.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,427.28x = 1,033,258,120.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,258,120.85/46,427.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,255.41

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