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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,427.41, 69,614.98 and 14,830.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,427.41, 69,614.98 and 14,830.05 is: 22,236.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,427.41 : 69,614.98 = 14,830.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,427.41/69,614.98 = 14,830.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,427.41x = 69,614.98 × 14,830.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,427.41x = 1,032,393,466.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,393,466.55/46,427.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,236.72

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