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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,966.44, 70,461.87 and 13,685.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,966.44, 70,461.87 and 13,685.73 is: 20,532.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,966.44 : 70,461.87 = 13,685.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,966.44/70,461.87 = 13,685.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,966.44x = 70,461.87 × 13,685.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,966.44x = 964,322,128.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,322,128.12/46,966.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,532.15

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