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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,998.96, 70,505.50 and 13,721.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,998.96, 70,505.50 and 13,721.30 is: 20,584.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,998.96 : 70,505.50 = 13,721.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,998.96/70,505.50 = 13,721.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,998.96x = 70,505.50 × 13,721.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,998.96x = 967,427,117.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,427,117.15/46,998.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,584.01

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