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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,872.55, 70,294.34 and 13,595.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,872.55, 70,294.34 and 13,595.06 is: 20,388.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,872.55 : 70,294.34 = 13,595.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,872.55/70,294.34 = 13,595.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,872.55x = 70,294.34 × 13,595.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,872.55x = 955,655,979.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,655,979.68/46,872.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,388.39

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