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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,862.29, 70,291.41 and 13,581.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,862.29, 70,291.41 and 13,581.64 is: 20,371.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,862.29 : 70,291.41 = 13,581.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,862.29/70,291.41 = 13,581.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,862.29x = 70,291.41 × 13,581.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,862.29x = 954,672,625.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,672,625.71/46,862.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,371.87

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