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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,685.44, 70,017.49 and 13,405.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,685.44, 70,017.49 and 13,405.24 is: 20,104.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,685.44 : 70,017.49 = 13,405.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,685.44/70,017.49 = 13,405.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,685.44x = 70,017.49 × 13,405.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,685.44x = 938,601,257.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,601,257.65/46,685.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,104.80

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