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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,981.61, 70,465.58 and 13,692.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,981.61, 70,465.58 and 13,692.74 is: 20,537.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,981.61 : 70,465.58 = 13,692.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,981.61/70,465.58 = 13,692.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,981.61x = 70,465.58 × 13,692.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,981.61x = 964,866,865.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,866,865.89/46,981.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,537.12

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