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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,802.23, 70,189.48 and 13,522.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,802.23, 70,189.48 and 13,522.59 is: 20,279.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,802.23 : 70,189.48 = 13,522.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,802.23/70,189.48 = 13,522.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,802.23x = 70,189.48 × 13,522.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,802.23x = 949,143,560.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,143,560.35/46,802.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,279.88

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