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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,795.14, 70,182.40 and 13,507.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,795.14, 70,182.40 and 13,507.97 is: 20,258.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,795.14 : 70,182.40 = 13,507.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,795.14/70,182.40 = 13,507.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,795.14x = 70,182.40 × 13,507.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,795.14x = 948,021,986.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,021,986.54/46,795.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,258.98

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