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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,999.80, 70,476.36 and 14,974.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,999.80, 70,476.36 and 14,974.70 is: 22,454.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,999.80 : 70,476.36 = 14,974.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,999.80/70,476.36 = 14,974.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,999.80x = 70,476.36 × 14,974.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,999.80x = 1,055,361,995.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,361,995.71/46,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,454.61

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