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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,499.06, 69,753.18 and 14,901.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,499.06, 69,753.18 and 14,901.14 is: 22,353.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,499.06 : 69,753.18 = 14,901.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,499.06/69,753.18 = 14,901.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,499.06x = 69,753.18 × 14,901.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,499.06x = 1,039,401,900.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,401,900.63/46,499.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,353.18

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