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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,909.30, 70,367.62 and 13,629.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,909.30, 70,367.62 and 13,629.92 is: 20,445.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,909.30 : 70,367.62 = 13,629.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,909.30/70,367.62 = 13,629.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,909.30x = 70,367.62 × 13,629.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,909.30x = 959,105,031.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,105,031.19/46,909.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,445.95

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