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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,973.16, 70,449.30 and 13,686.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,973.16, 70,449.30 and 13,686.12 is: 20,526.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,973.16 : 70,449.30 = 13,686.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,973.16/70,449.30 = 13,686.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,973.16x = 70,449.30 × 13,686.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,973.16x = 964,177,573.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,177,573.72/46,973.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,526.14

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