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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,711.59, 70,059.84 and 13,424.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,711.59, 70,059.84 and 13,424.05 is: 20,133.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,711.59 : 70,059.84 = 13,424.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,711.59/70,059.84 = 13,424.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,711.59x = 70,059.84 × 13,424.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,711.59x = 940,486,795.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,486,795.15/46,711.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,133.91

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