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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,864.92, 70,307.78 and 13,586.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,864.92, 70,307.78 and 13,586.34 is: 20,382.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,864.92 : 70,307.78 = 13,586.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,864.92/70,307.78 = 13,586.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,864.92x = 70,307.78 × 13,586.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,864.92x = 955,225,403.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,225,403.73/46,864.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,382.53

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