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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,846.91, 70,281.61 and 13,569.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,846.91, 70,281.61 and 13,569.28 is: 20,357.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,846.91 : 70,281.61 = 13,569.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,846.91/70,281.61 = 13,569.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,846.91x = 70,281.61 × 13,569.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,846.91x = 953,670,635.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,670,635.31/46,846.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,357.17

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