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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,231.68, 69,386.40 and 19,956.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,231.68, 69,386.40 and 19,956.36 is: 29,951.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,231.68 : 69,386.40 = 19,956.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,231.68/69,386.40 = 19,956.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,231.68x = 69,386.40 × 19,956.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,231.68x = 1,384,699,977.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,699,977.50/46,231.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,951.32

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