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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,664.91, 69,976.78 and 13,377.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,664.91, 69,976.78 and 13,377.42 is: 20,060.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,664.91 : 69,976.78 = 13,377.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,664.91/69,976.78 = 13,377.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,664.91x = 69,976.78 × 13,377.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,664.91x = 936,108,742.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,108,742.86/46,664.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,060.23

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