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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,581.72, 69,883.40 and 13,302.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,581.72, 69,883.40 and 13,302.24 is: 19,956.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,581.72 : 69,883.40 = 13,302.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,581.72/69,883.40 = 13,302.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,581.72x = 69,883.40 × 13,302.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,581.72x = 929,605,758.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,605,758.82/46,581.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,956.45

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