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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,994.81, 70,478.33 and 13,704.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,994.81, 70,478.33 and 13,704.39 is: 20,552.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,994.81 : 70,478.33 = 13,704.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,994.81/70,478.33 = 13,704.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,994.81x = 70,478.33 × 13,704.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,994.81x = 965,862,452.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,862,452.35/46,994.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,552.54

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