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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,989, 70,483.50 and 14,157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,989, 70,483.50 and 14,157 is: 21,235.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,989 : 70,483.50 = 14,157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,989/70,483.50 = 14,157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,989x = 70,483.50 × 14,157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,989x = 997,834,909.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,834,909.50/46,989
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,235.50

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