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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,714.97, 70,076.51 and 13,437.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,714.97, 70,076.51 and 13,437.74 is: 20,157.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,714.97 : 70,076.51 = 13,437.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,714.97/70,076.51 = 13,437.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,714.97x = 70,076.51 × 13,437.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,714.97x = 941,669,854.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,669,854.30/46,714.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,157.77

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