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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,983.96, 70,469.10 and 13,695.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,983.96, 70,469.10 and 13,695.08 is: 20,540.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,983.96 : 70,469.10 = 13,695.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,983.96/70,469.10 = 13,695.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,983.96x = 70,469.10 × 13,695.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,983.96x = 965,079,609.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,079,609.68/46,983.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,540.62

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