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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,963.58, 70,445.52 and 13,684.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,963.58, 70,445.52 and 13,684.50 is: 20,526.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,963.58 : 70,445.52 = 13,684.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,963.58/70,445.52 = 13,684.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,963.58x = 70,445.52 × 13,684.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,963.58x = 964,011,718.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,011,718.44/46,963.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,526.80

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