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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,802.50, 70,203.75 and 13,970.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,802.50, 70,203.75 and 13,970.50 is: 20,955.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,802.50 : 70,203.75 = 13,970.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,802.50/70,203.75 = 13,970.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,802.50x = 70,203.75 × 13,970.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,802.50x = 980,781,489.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,781,489.38/46,802.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,955.75

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