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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,942.82, 70,425.77 and 13,663.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,942.82, 70,425.77 and 13,663.18 is: 20,498.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,942.82 : 70,425.77 = 13,663.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,942.82/70,425.77 = 13,663.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,942.82x = 70,425.77 × 13,663.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,942.82x = 962,239,972.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,239,972.15/46,942.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,498.13

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