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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,853.42, 70,279.67 and 13,573.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,853.42, 70,279.67 and 13,573.19 is: 20,359.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,853.42 : 70,279.67 = 13,573.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,853.42/70,279.67 = 13,573.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,853.42x = 70,279.67 × 13,573.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,853.42x = 953,919,523.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,919,523.68/46,853.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,359.66

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