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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,714.34, 70,063.97 and 13,426.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,714.34, 70,063.97 and 13,426.80 is: 20,138.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,714.34 : 70,063.97 = 13,426.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,714.34/70,063.97 = 13,426.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,714.34x = 70,063.97 × 13,426.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,714.34x = 940,734,845.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,734,845.26/46,714.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,138.03

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