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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,908.30, 70,366.14 and 13,628.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,908.30, 70,366.14 and 13,628.94 is: 20,444.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,908.30 : 70,366.14 = 13,628.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,908.30/70,366.14 = 13,628.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,908.30x = 70,366.14 × 13,628.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,908.30x = 959,015,900.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,015,900.09/46,908.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,444.48

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