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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,571.78, 69,871.28 and 14,981.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,571.78, 69,871.28 and 14,981.13 is: 22,476.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,571.78 : 69,871.28 = 14,981.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,571.78/69,871.28 = 14,981.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,571.78x = 69,871.28 × 14,981.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,571.78x = 1,046,750,728.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,750,728.95/46,571.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,476.07

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