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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,714.53, 70,061.28 and 13,427.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,714.53, 70,061.28 and 13,427.17 is: 20,137.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,714.53 : 70,061.28 = 13,427.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,714.53/70,061.28 = 13,427.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,714.53x = 70,061.28 × 13,427.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,714.53x = 940,724,716.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,724,716.98/46,714.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,137.73

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