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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,768.02, 70,143.57 and 13,479.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,768.02, 70,143.57 and 13,479.90 is: 20,217.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,768.02 : 70,143.57 = 13,479.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,768.02/70,143.57 = 13,479.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,768.02x = 70,143.57 × 13,479.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,768.02x = 945,528,309.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,528,309.24/46,768.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,217.41

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