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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,483.04, 69,729.52 and 14,881.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,483.04, 69,729.52 and 14,881.80 is: 22,324.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,483.04 : 69,729.52 = 14,881.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,483.04/69,729.52 = 14,881.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,483.04x = 69,729.52 × 14,881.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,483.04x = 1,037,701,050.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,701,050.82/46,483.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,324.29

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