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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,059.99, 46,995.41 and 20,631.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,059.99, 46,995.41 and 20,631.81 is: 28,467.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,059.99 : 46,995.41 = 20,631.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,059.99/46,995.41 = 20,631.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,059.99x = 46,995.41 × 20,631.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,059.99x = 969,600,421.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,600,421.57/34,059.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,467.43

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