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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,658.09, 69,972.77 and 13,369.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,658.09, 69,972.77 and 13,369.23 is: 20,049.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,658.09 : 69,972.77 = 13,369.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,658.09/69,972.77 = 13,369.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,658.09x = 69,972.77 × 13,369.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,658.09x = 935,481,989.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,481,989.02/46,658.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,049.73

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