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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,887.62, 70,329.26 and 13,607

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,887.62, 70,329.26 and 13,607 is: 20,409.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,887.62 : 70,329.26 = 13,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,887.62/70,329.26 = 13,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,887.62x = 70,329.26 × 13,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,887.62x = 956,970,240.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,970,240.82/46,887.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,409.87

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