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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,465.85, 69,698.70 and 13,186.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,465.85, 69,698.70 and 13,186.24 is: 19,779.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,465.85 : 69,698.70 = 13,186.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,465.85/69,698.70 = 13,186.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,465.85x = 69,698.70 × 13,186.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,465.85x = 919,064,040.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,064,040.78/46,465.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,779.34

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