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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,741.50, 70,112.25 and 13,909.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,741.50, 70,112.25 and 13,909.50 is: 20,864.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,741.50 : 70,112.25 = 13,909.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,741.50/70,112.25 = 13,909.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,741.50x = 70,112.25 × 13,909.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,741.50x = 975,226,341.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,226,341.38/46,741.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,864.25

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