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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,995.68, 70,486.76 and 13,706.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,995.68, 70,486.76 and 13,706.80 is: 20,558.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,995.68 : 70,486.76 = 13,706.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,995.68/70,486.76 = 13,706.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,995.68x = 70,486.76 × 13,706.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,995.68x = 966,147,921.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,147,921.97/46,995.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,558.23

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