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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,233.68, 69,389.40 and 19,958.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,233.68, 69,389.40 and 19,958.36 is: 29,954.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,233.68 : 69,389.40 = 19,958.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,233.68/69,389.40 = 19,958.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,233.68x = 69,389.40 × 19,958.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,233.68x = 1,384,898,625.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,898,625.38/46,233.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,954.32

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