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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,777.83, 70,158.27 and 13,489.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,777.83, 70,158.27 and 13,489.71 is: 20,232.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,777.83 : 70,158.27 = 13,489.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,777.83/70,158.27 = 13,489.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,777.83x = 70,158.27 × 13,489.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,777.83x = 946,414,716.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,414,716.40/46,777.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,232.12

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