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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,986.89, 70,473.03 and 13,703.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,986.89, 70,473.03 and 13,703.48 is: 20,553.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,986.89 : 70,473.03 = 13,703.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,986.89/70,473.03 = 13,703.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,986.89x = 70,473.03 × 13,703.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,986.89x = 965,725,404.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,725,404.78/46,986.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,553.08

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