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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,853.84, 70,276.92 and 14,021.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,853.84, 70,276.92 and 14,021.84 is: 21,031.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,853.84 : 70,276.92 = 14,021.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,853.84/70,276.92 = 14,021.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,853.84x = 70,276.92 × 14,021.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,853.84x = 985,411,727.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,411,727.93/46,853.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,031.61

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