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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,744.23, 70,128.42 and 13,466.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,744.23, 70,128.42 and 13,466.91 is: 20,203.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,744.23 : 70,128.42 = 13,466.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,744.23/70,128.42 = 13,466.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,744.23x = 70,128.42 × 13,466.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,744.23x = 944,413,120.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,413,120.58/46,744.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,203.84

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