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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,909.05, 70,367.27 and 13,629.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,909.05, 70,367.27 and 13,629.69 is: 20,445.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,909.05 : 70,367.27 = 13,629.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,909.05/70,367.27 = 13,629.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,909.05x = 70,367.27 × 13,629.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,909.05x = 959,084,008.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,084,008.10/46,909.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,445.61

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