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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,587.15, 69,881.33 and 13,308.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,587.15, 69,881.33 and 13,308.30 is: 19,962.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,587.15 : 69,881.33 = 13,308.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,587.15/69,881.33 = 13,308.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,587.15x = 69,881.33 × 13,308.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,587.15x = 930,001,737.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,001,737.31/46,587.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,962.62

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