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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,822.93, 70,223.86 and 13,535.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,822.93, 70,223.86 and 13,535.58 is: 20,300.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,822.93 : 70,223.86 = 13,535.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,822.93/70,223.86 = 13,535.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,822.93x = 70,223.86 × 13,535.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,822.93x = 950,520,674.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,520,674.94/46,822.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,300.32

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