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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,915.16, 70,377.35 and 13,635.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,915.16, 70,377.35 and 13,635.50 is: 20,454.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,915.16 : 70,377.35 = 13,635.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,915.16/70,377.35 = 13,635.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,915.16x = 70,377.35 × 13,635.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,915.16x = 959,630,355.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,630,355.93/46,915.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,454.59

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