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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,666.59, 69,985.50 and 13,377.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,666.59, 69,985.50 and 13,377.75 is: 20,062.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,666.59 : 69,985.50 = 13,377.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,666.59/69,985.50 = 13,377.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,666.59x = 69,985.50 × 13,377.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,666.59x = 936,248,522.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,248,522.63/46,666.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,062.50

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