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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,912.65, 70,373.59 and 13,633.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,912.65, 70,373.59 and 13,633.01 is: 20,450.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,912.65 : 70,373.59 = 13,633.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,912.65/70,373.59 = 13,633.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,912.65x = 70,373.59 × 13,633.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,912.65x = 959,403,856.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,403,856.21/46,912.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,450.86

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