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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,864.35, 70,281.05 and 13,585.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,864.35, 70,281.05 and 13,585.50 is: 20,373.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,864.35 : 70,281.05 = 13,585.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,864.35/70,281.05 = 13,585.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,864.35x = 70,281.05 × 13,585.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,864.35x = 954,803,136.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,803,136.85/46,864.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,373.76

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