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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,682.19, 70,012.62 and 13,401.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,682.19, 70,012.62 and 13,401.99 is: 20,099.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,682.19 : 70,012.62 = 13,401.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,682.19/70,012.62 = 13,401.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,682.19x = 70,012.62 × 13,401.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,682.19x = 938,308,433.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,308,433.11/46,682.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,099.92

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