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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,717.24, 70,086.96 and 13,436.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,717.24, 70,086.96 and 13,436.56 is: 20,158.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,717.24 : 70,086.96 = 13,436.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,717.24/70,086.96 = 13,436.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,717.24x = 70,086.96 × 13,436.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,717.24x = 941,727,643.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,727,643.26/46,717.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,158.03

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