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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,878.30, 70,324.29 and 13,598.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,878.30, 70,324.29 and 13,598.55 is: 20,399.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,878.30 : 70,324.29 = 13,598.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,878.30/70,324.29 = 13,598.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,878.30x = 70,324.29 × 13,598.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,878.30x = 956,308,373.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,308,373.78/46,878.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,399.81

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