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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,879.33, 70,335.44 and 13,601.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,879.33, 70,335.44 and 13,601.39 is: 20,406.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,879.33 : 70,335.44 = 13,601.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,879.33/70,335.44 = 13,601.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,879.33x = 70,335.44 × 13,601.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,879.33x = 956,659,330.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,659,330.58/46,879.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,406.85

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