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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,885.50, 70,328.25 and 14,053.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,885.50, 70,328.25 and 14,053.50 is: 21,080.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,885.50 : 70,328.25 = 14,053.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,885.50/70,328.25 = 14,053.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,885.50x = 70,328.25 × 14,053.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,885.50x = 988,358,061.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,358,061.38/46,885.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,080.25

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