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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,921.41, 70,365.11 and 13,632.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,921.41, 70,365.11 and 13,632.57 is: 20,443.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,921.41 : 70,365.11 = 13,632.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,921.41/70,365.11 = 13,632.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,921.41x = 70,365.11 × 13,632.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,921.41x = 959,257,219.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,257,219.47/46,921.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,443.91

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