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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,973.90, 70,465.40 and 13,693.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,973.90, 70,465.40 and 13,693.22 is: 20,541.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,973.90 : 70,465.40 = 13,693.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,973.90/70,465.40 = 13,693.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,973.90x = 70,465.40 × 13,693.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,973.90x = 964,898,224.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,898,224.59/46,973.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,541.16

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