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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,008.83, 69,013.36 and 13,988.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,008.83, 69,013.36 and 13,988.19 is: 20,982.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,008.83 : 69,013.36 = 13,988.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,008.83/69,013.36 = 13,988.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,008.83x = 69,013.36 × 13,988.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,008.83x = 965,371,668.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,371,668.50/46,008.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,982.31

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