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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,712.03, 70,057.53 and 13,424.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,712.03, 70,057.53 and 13,424.67 is: 20,133.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,712.03 : 70,057.53 = 13,424.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,712.03/70,057.53 = 13,424.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,712.03x = 70,057.53 × 13,424.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,712.03x = 940,499,221.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,499,221.27/46,712.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,133.99

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