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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,861.92, 70,303.28 and 13,583.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,861.92, 70,303.28 and 13,583.34 is: 20,378.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,861.92 : 70,303.28 = 13,583.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,861.92/70,303.28 = 13,583.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,861.92x = 70,303.28 × 13,583.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,861.92x = 954,953,287.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,953,287.44/46,861.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,378.02

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