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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,711.02, 70,068.69 and 13,430.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,711.02, 70,068.69 and 13,430.34 is: 20,146.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,711.02 : 70,068.69 = 13,430.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,711.02/70,068.69 = 13,430.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,711.02x = 70,068.69 × 13,430.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,711.02x = 941,046,330.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,046,330.05/46,711.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,146.13

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