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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,714.28, 70,060.91 and 13,426.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,714.28, 70,060.91 and 13,426.92 is: 20,137.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,714.28 : 70,060.91 = 13,426.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,714.28/70,060.91 = 13,426.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,714.28x = 70,060.91 × 13,426.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,714.28x = 940,702,166.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,702,166.56/46,714.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,137.36

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