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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,668.44, 70,013.40 and 14,645.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,668.44, 70,013.40 and 14,645.74 is: 21,971.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,668.44 : 70,013.40 = 14,645.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,668.44/70,013.40 = 14,645.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,668.44x = 70,013.40 × 14,645.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,668.44x = 1,025,398,052.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,398,052.92/46,668.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,971.98

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