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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,712.58, 70,061.34 and 13,425.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,712.58, 70,061.34 and 13,425.06 is: 20,135.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,712.58 : 70,061.34 = 13,425.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,712.58/70,061.34 = 13,425.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,712.58x = 70,061.34 × 13,425.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,712.58x = 940,577,693.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,577,693.18/46,712.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,135.43

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