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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,745.97, 70,098.19 and 13,458.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,745.97, 70,098.19 and 13,458.26 is: 20,181.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,745.97 : 70,098.19 = 13,458.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,745.97/70,098.19 = 13,458.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,745.97x = 70,098.19 × 13,458.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,745.97x = 943,399,666.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,399,666.55/46,745.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,181.41

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