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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,861.44, 70,295.76 and 13,581.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,861.44, 70,295.76 and 13,581.96 is: 20,373.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,861.44 : 70,295.76 = 13,581.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,861.44/70,295.76 = 13,581.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,861.44x = 70,295.76 × 13,581.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,861.44x = 954,754,200.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,754,200.49/46,861.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,373.98

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