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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,841.18, 70,265.43 and 13,561.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,841.18, 70,265.43 and 13,561.74 is: 20,343.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,841.18 : 70,265.43 = 13,561.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,841.18/70,265.43 = 13,561.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,841.18x = 70,265.43 × 13,561.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,841.18x = 952,921,492.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,921,492.65/46,841.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,343.67

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