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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,824.93, 70,226.85 and 13,537.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,824.93, 70,226.85 and 13,537.59 is: 20,303.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,824.93 : 70,226.85 = 13,537.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,824.93/70,226.85 = 13,537.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,824.93x = 70,226.85 × 13,537.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,824.93x = 950,702,302.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,702,302.29/46,824.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,303.34

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