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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,990.33, 70,490.66 and 13,715.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,990.33, 70,490.66 and 13,715.83 is: 20,575.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,990.33 : 70,490.66 = 13,715.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,990.33/70,490.66 = 13,715.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,990.33x = 70,490.66 × 13,715.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,990.33x = 966,837,928.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,837,928.68/46,990.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,575.25

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