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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,708.48, 70,062.29 and 13,428.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,708.48, 70,062.29 and 13,428.41 is: 20,142.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,708.48 : 70,062.29 = 13,428.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,708.48/70,062.29 = 13,428.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,708.48x = 70,062.29 × 13,428.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,708.48x = 940,825,088.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,825,088.52/46,708.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,142.49

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