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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,529, 69,806.30 and 13,697

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,529, 69,806.30 and 13,697 is: 20,549.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,529 : 69,806.30 = 13,697 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,529/69,806.30 = 13,697/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,529x = 69,806.30 × 13,697
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,529x = 956,136,891.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,136,891.10/46,529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,549.27

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