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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,739.88, 70,093.40 and 13,451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,739.88, 70,093.40 and 13,451 is: 20,171.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,739.88 : 70,093.40 = 13,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,739.88/70,093.40 = 13,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,739.88x = 70,093.40 × 13,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,739.88x = 942,826,323.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,826,323.40/46,739.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,171.77

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