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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,845.28, 70,257.52 and 13,558.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,845.28, 70,257.52 and 13,558.04 is: 20,334.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,845.28 : 70,257.52 = 13,558.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,845.28/70,257.52 = 13,558.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,845.28x = 70,257.52 × 13,558.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,845.28x = 952,554,266.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,554,266.46/46,845.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,334.05

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