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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,571.36, 69,835.62 and 14,975.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,571.36, 69,835.62 and 14,975.59 is: 22,456.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,571.36 : 69,835.62 = 14,975.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,571.36/69,835.62 = 14,975.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,571.36x = 69,835.62 × 14,975.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,571.36x = 1,045,829,494.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,829,494.09/46,571.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,456.50

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