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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,477.79, 69,718.32 and 14,888.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,477.79, 69,718.32 and 14,888.81 is: 22,333.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,477.79 : 69,718.32 = 14,888.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,477.79/69,718.32 = 14,888.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,477.79x = 69,718.32 × 14,888.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,477.79x = 1,038,022,820.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,022,820.00/46,477.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,333.74

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