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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,771.87, 70,149.37 and 13,483.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,771.87, 70,149.37 and 13,483.75 is: 20,223.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,771.87 : 70,149.37 = 13,483.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,771.87/70,149.37 = 13,483.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,771.87x = 70,149.37 × 13,483.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,771.87x = 945,876,567.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,876,567.74/46,771.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,223.19

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