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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,235.68, 69,392.40 and 19,960.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,235.68, 69,392.40 and 19,960.36 is: 29,957.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,235.68 : 69,392.40 = 19,960.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,235.68/69,392.40 = 19,960.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,235.68x = 69,392.40 × 19,960.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,235.68x = 1,385,097,285.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,097,285.26/46,235.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,957.32

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