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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,703.34, 70,053.12 and 13,423.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,703.34, 70,053.12 and 13,423.28 is: 20,134.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,703.34 : 70,053.12 = 13,423.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,703.34/70,053.12 = 13,423.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,703.34x = 70,053.12 × 13,423.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,703.34x = 940,342,294.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,342,294.37/46,703.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,134.37

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