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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,811.42, 70,214.38 and 13,530.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,811.42, 70,214.38 and 13,530.74 is: 20,295.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,811.42 : 70,214.38 = 13,530.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,811.42/70,214.38 = 13,530.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,811.42x = 70,214.38 × 13,530.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,811.42x = 950,052,520.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,052,520.04/46,811.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,295.32

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