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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,915.82, 70,377.16 and 13,186.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,915.82, 70,377.16 and 13,186.82 is: 19,781.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,915.82 : 70,377.16 = 13,186.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,915.82/70,377.16 = 13,186.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,915.82x = 70,377.16 × 13,186.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,915.82x = 928,050,556.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,050,556.18/46,915.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,781.18

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