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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,821.93, 70,222.37 and 13,534.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,821.93, 70,222.37 and 13,534.58 is: 20,298.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,821.93 : 70,222.37 = 13,534.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,821.93/70,222.37 = 13,534.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,821.93x = 70,222.37 × 13,534.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,821.93x = 950,429,865.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,429,865.77/46,821.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,298.82

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