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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,849.89, 70,286.13 and 13,572.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,849.89, 70,286.13 and 13,572.27 is: 20,361.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,849.89 : 70,286.13 = 13,572.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,849.89/70,286.13 = 13,572.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,849.89x = 70,286.13 × 13,572.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,849.89x = 953,942,333.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,942,333.62/46,849.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,361.68

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