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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,870.49, 70,316.49 and 13,593.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,870.49, 70,316.49 and 13,593.23 is: 20,392.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,870.49 : 70,316.49 = 13,593.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,870.49/70,316.49 = 13,593.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,870.49x = 70,316.49 × 13,593.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,870.49x = 955,828,264.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,828,264.21/46,870.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,392.97

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