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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,791.97, 70,167.11 and 13,504.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,791.97, 70,167.11 and 13,504.13 is: 20,250.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,791.97 : 70,167.11 = 13,504.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,791.97/70,167.11 = 13,504.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,791.97x = 70,167.11 × 13,504.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,791.97x = 947,545,356.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,545,356.81/46,791.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,250.17

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