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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,841.48, 70,270.88 and 14,828.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,841.48, 70,270.88 and 14,828.61 is: 22,245.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,841.48 : 70,270.88 = 14,828.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,841.48/70,270.88 = 14,828.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,841.48x = 70,270.88 × 14,828.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,841.48x = 1,042,019,399.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,019,399.73/46,841.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,245.66

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