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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,684.96, 70,027.52 and 13,852.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,684.96, 70,027.52 and 13,852.96 is: 20,779.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,684.96 : 70,027.52 = 13,852.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,684.96/70,027.52 = 13,852.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,684.96x = 70,027.52 × 13,852.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,684.96x = 970,088,433.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,088,433.46/46,684.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,779.46

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