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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,946.28, 70,430.97 and 13,666.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,946.28, 70,430.97 and 13,666.64 is: 20,503.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,946.28 : 70,430.97 = 13,666.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,946.28/70,430.97 = 13,666.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,946.28x = 70,430.97 × 13,666.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,946.28x = 962,554,730.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,554,730.24/46,946.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,503.32

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