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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,429.60, 69,618.25 and 14,832.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,429.60, 69,618.25 and 14,832.24 is: 22,240.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,429.60 : 69,618.25 = 14,832.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,429.60/69,618.25 = 14,832.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,429.60x = 69,618.25 × 14,832.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,429.60x = 1,032,594,592.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,594,592.38/46,429.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,240.01

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