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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,904.18, 70,358.22 and 13,624.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,904.18, 70,358.22 and 13,624.24 is: 20,436.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,904.18 : 70,358.22 = 13,624.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,904.18/70,358.22 = 13,624.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,904.18x = 70,358.22 × 13,624.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,904.18x = 958,577,275.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,577,275.25/46,904.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,436.93

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