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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,998.66, 70,502.14 and 13,264.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,998.66, 70,502.14 and 13,264.98 is: 19,898.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,998.66 : 70,502.14 = 13,264.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,998.66/70,502.14 = 13,264.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,998.66x = 70,502.14 × 13,264.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,998.66x = 935,209,477.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,209,477.06/46,998.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,898.64

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