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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,666.19, 70,009.66 and 13,383.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,666.19, 70,009.66 and 13,383.70 is: 20,078.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,666.19 : 70,009.66 = 13,383.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,666.19/70,009.66 = 13,383.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,666.19x = 70,009.66 × 13,383.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,666.19x = 936,988,090.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,988,090.61/46,666.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,078.52

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