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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,523.70, 69,786.36 and 13,244.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,523.70, 69,786.36 and 13,244.61 is: 19,867.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,523.70 : 69,786.36 = 13,244.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,523.70/69,786.36 = 13,244.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,523.70x = 69,786.36 × 13,244.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,523.70x = 924,293,121.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,293,121.52/46,523.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,867.15

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