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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,580.08, 69,872.68 and 13,750.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,580.08, 69,872.68 and 13,750.64 is: 20,626.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,580.08 : 69,872.68 = 13,750.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,580.08/69,872.68 = 13,750.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,580.08x = 69,872.68 × 13,750.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,580.08x = 960,794,068.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,794,068.52/46,580.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,626.72

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