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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,951.58, 70,438.92 and 13,671.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,951.58, 70,438.92 and 13,671.96 is: 20,511.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,951.58 : 70,438.92 = 13,671.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,951.58/70,438.92 = 13,671.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,951.58x = 70,438.92 × 13,671.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,951.58x = 963,038,096.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,038,096.68/46,951.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,511.31

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