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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,987.18, 70,483.14 and 13,709.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,987.18, 70,483.14 and 13,709.74 is: 20,565.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,987.18 : 70,483.14 = 13,709.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,987.18/70,483.14 = 13,709.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,987.18x = 70,483.14 × 13,709.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,987.18x = 966,305,523.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,305,523.78/46,987.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,565.30

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