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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,874.25, 70,311.38 and 14,042.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,874.25, 70,311.38 and 14,042.25 is: 21,063.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,874.25 : 70,311.38 = 14,042.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,874.25/70,311.38 = 14,042.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,874.25x = 70,311.38 × 14,042.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,874.25x = 987,329,905.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,329,905.59/46,874.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,063.38

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