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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,671.36, 69,995.70 and 13,383.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,671.36, 69,995.70 and 13,383.60 is: 20,072.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,671.36 : 69,995.70 = 13,383.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,671.36/69,995.70 = 13,383.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,671.36x = 69,995.70 × 13,383.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,671.36x = 936,794,450.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,794,450.52/46,671.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,072.15

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