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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,465.08, 69,698.70 and 14,881.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,465.08, 69,698.70 and 14,881.20 is: 22,322.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,465.08 : 69,698.70 = 14,881.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,465.08/69,698.70 = 14,881.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,465.08x = 69,698.70 × 14,881.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,465.08x = 1,037,200,294.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,200,294.44/46,465.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,322.15

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