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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,989.28, 70,476.41 and 13,701.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,989.28, 70,476.41 and 13,701.56 is: 20,550.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,989.28 : 70,476.41 = 13,701.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,989.28/70,476.41 = 13,701.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,989.28x = 70,476.41 × 13,701.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,989.28x = 965,636,760.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,636,760.20/46,989.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,550.15

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