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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,917.04, 70,378.96 and 13,188.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,917.04, 70,378.96 and 13,188.04 is: 19,783.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,917.04 : 70,378.96 = 13,188.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,917.04/70,378.96 = 13,188.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,917.04x = 70,378.96 × 13,188.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,917.04x = 928,160,539.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,160,539.64/46,917.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,783.02

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