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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,530.91, 69,808.09 and 14,943.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,530.91, 69,808.09 and 14,943.81 is: 22,419.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,530.91 : 69,808.09 = 14,943.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,530.91/69,808.09 = 14,943.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,530.91x = 69,808.09 × 14,943.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,530.91x = 1,043,198,833.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,198,833.42/46,530.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,419.48

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