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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,851.88, 70,260.99 and 13,565.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,851.88, 70,260.99 and 13,565.06 is: 20,342.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,851.88 : 70,260.99 = 13,565.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,851.88/70,260.99 = 13,565.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,851.88x = 70,260.99 × 13,565.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,851.88x = 953,094,545.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,094,545.01/46,851.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,342.72

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