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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,983.38, 70,458.26 and 13,696.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,983.38, 70,458.26 and 13,696.83 is: 20,540.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,983.38 : 70,458.26 = 13,696.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,983.38/70,458.26 = 13,696.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,983.38x = 70,458.26 × 13,696.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,983.38x = 965,054,740.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,054,740.83/46,983.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,540.35

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