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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,676.36, 70,003.20 and 13,388.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,676.36, 70,003.20 and 13,388.60 is: 20,079.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,676.36 : 70,003.20 = 13,388.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,676.36/70,003.20 = 13,388.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,676.36x = 70,003.20 × 13,388.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,676.36x = 937,244,843.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,244,843.52/46,676.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,079.65

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