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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,911.65, 70,372.09 and 13,632.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,911.65, 70,372.09 and 13,632.01 is: 20,449.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,911.65 : 70,372.09 = 13,632.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,911.65/70,372.09 = 13,632.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,911.65x = 70,372.09 × 13,632.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,911.65x = 959,312,682.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,312,682.74/46,911.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,449.35

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