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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,593.70, 69,901.38 and 13,314.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,593.70, 69,901.38 and 13,314.22 is: 19,974.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,593.70 : 69,901.38 = 13,314.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,593.70/69,901.38 = 13,314.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,593.70x = 69,901.38 × 13,314.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,593.70x = 930,682,351.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,682,351.62/46,593.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,974.42

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