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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,858.60, 70,277.32 and 13,571.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,858.60, 70,277.32 and 13,571.20 is: 20,353.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,858.60 : 70,277.32 = 13,571.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,858.60/70,277.32 = 13,571.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,858.60x = 70,277.32 × 13,571.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,858.60x = 953,747,565.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,747,565.18/46,858.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,353.74

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