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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,688.96, 70,033.52 and 13,856.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,688.96, 70,033.52 and 13,856.96 is: 20,785.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,688.96 : 70,033.52 = 13,856.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,688.96/70,033.52 = 13,856.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,688.96x = 70,033.52 × 13,856.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,688.96x = 970,451,685.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,451,685.30/46,688.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,785.46

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