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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,714.19, 70,068.96 and 13,433.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,714.19, 70,068.96 and 13,433.99 is: 20,150.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,714.19 : 70,068.96 = 13,433.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,714.19/70,068.96 = 13,433.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,714.19x = 70,068.96 × 13,433.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,714.19x = 941,305,357.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,305,357.61/46,714.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,150.31

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