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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,686, 70,029 and 13,854

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,686, 70,029 and 13,854 is: 20,781

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,686 : 70,029 = 13,854 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,686/70,029 = 13,854/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,686x = 70,029 × 13,854
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,686x = 970,181,766
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,181,766/46,686
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,781

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