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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,842.18, 70,266.93 and 13,562.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,842.18, 70,266.93 and 13,562.74 is: 20,345.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,842.18 : 70,266.93 = 13,562.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,842.18/70,266.93 = 13,562.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,842.18x = 70,266.93 × 13,562.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,842.18x = 953,012,102.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,012,102.19/46,842.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,345.17

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