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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,833.89, 70,259.50 and 14,821.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,833.89, 70,259.50 and 14,821.02 is: 22,234.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,833.89 : 70,259.50 = 14,821.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,833.89/70,259.50 = 14,821.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,833.89x = 70,259.50 × 14,821.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,833.89x = 1,041,317,667.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,317,667.39/46,833.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,234.28

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