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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,507.56, 69,761.35 and 13,675.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,507.56, 69,761.35 and 13,675.56 is: 20,513.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,507.56 : 69,761.35 = 13,675.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,507.56/69,761.35 = 13,675.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,507.56x = 69,761.35 × 13,675.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,507.56x = 954,025,527.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,025,527.61/46,507.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,513.34

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