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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,712.09, 70,060.59 and 13,424.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,712.09, 70,060.59 and 13,424.55 is: 20,134.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,712.09 : 70,060.59 = 13,424.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,712.09/70,060.59 = 13,424.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,712.09x = 70,060.59 × 13,424.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,712.09x = 940,531,893.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,531,893.48/46,712.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,134.66

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