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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,960.41, 70,452.20 and 13,680.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,960.41, 70,452.20 and 13,680.75 is: 20,524.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,960.41 : 70,452.20 = 13,680.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,960.41/70,452.20 = 13,680.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,960.41x = 70,452.20 × 13,680.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,960.41x = 963,838,935.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,838,935.15/46,960.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,524.50

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