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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,947.85, 70,433.29 and 13,668.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,947.85, 70,433.29 and 13,668.21 is: 20,505.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,947.85 : 70,433.29 = 13,668.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,947.85/70,433.29 = 13,668.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,947.85x = 70,433.29 × 13,668.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,947.85x = 962,696,998.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,696,998.71/46,947.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,505.67

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