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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,570.74, 69,867.87 and 13,290.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,570.74, 69,867.87 and 13,290.92 is: 19,939.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,570.74 : 69,867.87 = 13,290.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,570.74/69,867.87 = 13,290.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,570.74x = 69,867.87 × 13,290.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,570.74x = 928,608,270.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,608,270.74/46,570.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,939.74

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