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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,863.80, 70,293.65 and 13,583.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,863.80, 70,293.65 and 13,583.14 is: 20,374.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,863.80 : 70,293.65 = 13,583.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,863.80/70,293.65 = 13,583.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,863.80x = 70,293.65 × 13,583.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,863.80x = 954,808,489.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,808,489.06/46,863.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,374.12

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