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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,694.52, 70,042.26 and 13,414.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,694.52, 70,042.26 and 13,414.50 is: 20,121.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,694.52 : 70,042.26 = 13,414.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,694.52/70,042.26 = 13,414.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,694.52x = 70,042.26 × 13,414.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,694.52x = 939,581,829.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,581,829.70/46,694.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,121.89

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