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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,861.29, 70,289.91 and 13,580.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,861.29, 70,289.91 and 13,580.64 is: 20,370.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,861.29 : 70,289.91 = 13,580.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,861.29/70,289.91 = 13,580.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,861.29x = 70,289.91 × 13,580.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,861.29x = 954,581,963.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,581,963.34/46,861.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,370.37

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