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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,942.28, 70,413.55 and 13,663.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,942.28, 70,413.55 and 13,663.13 is: 20,494.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,942.28 : 70,413.55 = 13,663.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,942.28/70,413.55 = 13,663.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,942.28x = 70,413.55 × 13,663.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,942.28x = 962,069,574.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,069,574.12/46,942.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,494.73

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