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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,904.81, 70,358.31 and 13,625.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,904.81, 70,358.31 and 13,625.15 is: 20,438.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,904.81 : 70,358.31 = 13,625.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,904.81/70,358.31 = 13,625.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,904.81x = 70,358.31 × 13,625.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,904.81x = 958,642,175.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,642,175.70/46,904.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,438.04

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