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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,801, 70,201.50 and 13,969

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,801, 70,201.50 and 13,969 is: 20,953.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,801 : 70,201.50 = 13,969 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,801/70,201.50 = 13,969/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,801x = 70,201.50 × 13,969
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,801x = 980,644,753.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,644,753.50/46,801
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,953.50

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