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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,868.16, 70,291.68 and 13,588.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,868.16, 70,291.68 and 13,588.32 is: 20,379.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,868.16 : 70,291.68 = 13,588.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,868.16/70,291.68 = 13,588.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,868.16x = 70,291.68 × 13,588.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,868.16x = 955,145,841.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,145,841.18/46,868.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,379.42

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