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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,987.76, 70,464.60 and 13,699.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,987.76, 70,464.60 and 13,699.44 is: 20,544.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,987.76 : 70,464.60 = 13,699.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,987.76/70,464.60 = 13,699.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,987.76x = 70,464.60 × 13,699.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,987.76x = 965,325,559.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,325,559.82/46,987.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,544.19

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