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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,729.63, 70,094.44 and 13,897.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,729.63, 70,094.44 and 13,897.63 is: 20,846.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,729.63 : 70,094.44 = 13,897.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,729.63/70,094.44 = 13,897.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,729.63x = 70,094.44 × 13,897.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,729.63x = 974,146,241.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,146,241.71/46,729.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,846.44

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