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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,259.60, 69,339.72 and 19,976.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,259.60, 69,339.72 and 19,976.72 is: 29,943.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,259.60 : 69,339.72 = 19,976.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,259.60/69,339.72 = 19,976.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,259.60x = 69,339.72 × 19,976.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,259.60x = 1,385,180,171.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,180,171.32/46,259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,943.63

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