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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,988.78, 70,475.66 and 13,701.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,988.78, 70,475.66 and 13,701.06 is: 20,549.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,988.78 : 70,475.66 = 13,701.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,988.78/70,475.66 = 13,701.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,988.78x = 70,475.66 × 13,701.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,988.78x = 965,591,246.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,591,246.20/46,988.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,549.40

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