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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,968.67, 70,451.76 and 13,697.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,968.67, 70,451.76 and 13,697.92 is: 20,546.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,968.67 : 70,451.76 = 13,697.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,968.67/70,451.76 = 13,697.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,968.67x = 70,451.76 × 13,697.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,968.67x = 965,042,220.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,042,220.08/46,968.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,546.51

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