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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,714.85, 70,076.32 and 13,437.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,714.85, 70,076.32 and 13,437.62 is: 20,157.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,714.85 : 70,076.32 = 13,437.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,714.85/70,076.32 = 13,437.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,714.85x = 70,076.32 × 13,437.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,714.85x = 941,658,575.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,658,575.18/46,714.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,157.59

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