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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,718.02, 70,066.52 and 13,430.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,718.02, 70,066.52 and 13,430.68 is: 20,143.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,718.02 : 70,066.52 = 13,430.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,718.02/70,066.52 = 13,430.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,718.02x = 70,066.52 × 13,430.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,718.02x = 941,041,008.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,041,008.83/46,718.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,143.00

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