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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,007.20, 68,996.16 and 19,704.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,007.20, 68,996.16 and 19,704.88 is: 29,551.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,007.20 : 68,996.16 = 19,704.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,007.20/68,996.16 = 19,704.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,007.20x = 68,996.16 × 19,704.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,007.20x = 1,359,561,053.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,561,053.26/46,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,551.05

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