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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,842.26, 70,253.04 and 13,555.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,842.26, 70,253.04 and 13,555.04 is: 20,329.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,842.26 : 70,253.04 = 13,555.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,842.26/70,253.04 = 13,555.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,842.26x = 70,253.04 × 13,555.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,842.26x = 952,282,767.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,282,767.32/46,842.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,329.56

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