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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,762.62, 70,155.06 and 13,482.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,762.62, 70,155.06 and 13,482.15 is: 20,226.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,762.62 : 70,155.06 = 13,482.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,762.62/70,155.06 = 13,482.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,762.62x = 70,155.06 × 13,482.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,762.62x = 945,841,042.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,841,042.18/46,762.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,226.43

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