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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,942.71, 70,414.19 and 13,663.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,942.71, 70,414.19 and 13,663.59 is: 20,495.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,942.71 : 70,414.19 = 13,663.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,942.71/70,414.19 = 13,663.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,942.71x = 70,414.19 × 13,663.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,942.71x = 962,110,622.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,110,622.34/46,942.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,495.42

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