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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,758.28, 70,127.10 and 13,471

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,758.28, 70,127.10 and 13,471 is: 20,203.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,758.28 : 70,127.10 = 13,471 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,758.28/70,127.10 = 13,471/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,758.28x = 70,127.10 × 13,471
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,758.28x = 944,682,164.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,682,164.10/46,758.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,203.53

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