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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,689.30, 70,012.89 and 13,401.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,689.30, 70,012.89 and 13,401.81 is: 20,096.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,689.30 : 70,012.89 = 13,401.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,689.30/70,012.89 = 13,401.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,689.30x = 70,012.89 × 13,401.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,689.30x = 938,299,449.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,299,449.33/46,689.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,096.67

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