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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,961.40, 70,444.80 and 13,686.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,961.40, 70,444.80 and 13,686.60 is: 20,530.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,961.40 : 70,444.80 = 13,686.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,961.40/70,444.80 = 13,686.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,961.40x = 70,444.80 × 13,686.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,961.40x = 964,149,799.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,149,799.68/46,961.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,530.69

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