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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,825.90, 70,238.85 and 13,547.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,825.90, 70,238.85 and 13,547.05 is: 20,320.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,825.90 : 70,238.85 = 13,547.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,825.90/70,238.85 = 13,547.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,825.90x = 70,238.85 × 13,547.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,825.90x = 951,529,212.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,529,212.89/46,825.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,320.58

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