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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,924.89, 70,394.20 and 13,640.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,924.89, 70,394.20 and 13,640.63 is: 20,462.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,924.89 : 70,394.20 = 13,640.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,924.89/70,394.20 = 13,640.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,924.89x = 70,394.20 × 13,640.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,924.89x = 960,221,202.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,221,202.24/46,924.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,462.94

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