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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,761.28, 70,131.60 and 13,474

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,761.28, 70,131.60 and 13,474 is: 20,208.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,761.28 : 70,131.60 = 13,474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,761.28/70,131.60 = 13,474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,761.28x = 70,131.60 × 13,474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,761.28x = 944,953,178.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,953,178.40/46,761.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,208.03

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