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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,774.98, 70,145.96 and 13,486.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,774.98, 70,145.96 and 13,486.07 is: 20,224.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,774.98 : 70,145.96 = 13,486.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,774.98/70,145.96 = 13,486.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,774.98x = 70,145.96 × 13,486.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,774.98x = 945,992,908.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,992,908.62/46,774.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,224.34

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