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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,961.92, 70,453.80 and 13,685.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,961.92, 70,453.80 and 13,685.52 is: 20,531.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,961.92 : 70,453.80 = 13,685.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,961.92/70,453.80 = 13,685.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,961.92x = 70,453.80 × 13,685.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,961.92x = 964,196,888.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,196,888.98/46,961.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,531.46

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