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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,950.64, 70,437.52 and 13,671.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,950.64, 70,437.52 and 13,671.02 is: 20,509.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,950.64 : 70,437.52 = 13,671.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,950.64/70,437.52 = 13,671.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,950.64x = 70,437.52 × 13,671.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,950.64x = 962,952,464.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,952,464.74/46,950.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,509.89

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