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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,258.60, 69,338.22 and 19,975.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,258.60, 69,338.22 and 19,975.72 is: 29,942.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,258.60 : 69,338.22 = 19,975.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,258.60/69,338.22 = 19,975.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,258.60x = 69,338.22 × 19,975.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,258.60x = 1,385,080,868.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,080,868.02/46,258.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,942.13

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