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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,838.28, 70,266.06 and 14,825.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,838.28, 70,266.06 and 14,825.40 is: 22,240.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,838.28 : 70,266.06 = 14,825.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,838.28/70,266.06 = 14,825.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,838.28x = 70,266.06 × 14,825.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,838.28x = 1,041,722,445.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,722,445.92/46,838.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,240.83

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