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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,730.63, 70,095.94 and 13,898.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,730.63, 70,095.94 and 13,898.63 is: 20,847.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,730.63 : 70,095.94 = 13,898.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,730.63/70,095.94 = 13,898.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,730.63x = 70,095.94 × 13,898.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,730.63x = 974,237,534.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,237,534.56/46,730.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,847.94

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