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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,475.91, 69,718.46 and 14,878.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,475.91, 69,718.46 and 14,878.01 is: 22,318.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,475.91 : 69,718.46 = 14,878.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,475.91/69,718.46 = 14,878.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,475.91x = 69,718.46 × 14,878.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,475.91x = 1,037,272,044.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,272,044.97/46,475.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,318.49

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