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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,832.43, 70,238.10 and 13,545.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,832.43, 70,238.10 and 13,545.09 is: 20,314.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,832.43 : 70,238.10 = 13,545.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,832.43/70,238.10 = 13,545.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,832.43x = 70,238.10 × 13,545.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,832.43x = 951,381,385.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,381,385.93/46,832.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,314.59

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