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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,851.92, 70,275.90 and 13,571.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,851.92, 70,275.90 and 13,571.25 is: 20,356.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,851.92 : 70,275.90 = 13,571.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,851.92/70,275.90 = 13,571.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,851.92x = 70,275.90 × 13,571.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,851.92x = 953,731,595.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,731,595.23/46,851.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,356.30

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