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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,427.79, 69,615.54 and 14,830.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,427.79, 69,615.54 and 14,830.43 is: 22,237.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,427.79 : 69,615.54 = 14,830.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,427.79/69,615.54 = 14,830.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,427.79x = 69,615.54 × 14,830.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,427.79x = 1,032,428,044.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,428,044.80/46,427.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,237.29

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