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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,261.06, 69,419.28 and 19,965.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,261.06, 69,419.28 and 19,965.82 is: 29,960.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,261.06 : 69,419.28 = 19,965.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,261.06/69,419.28 = 19,965.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,261.06x = 69,419.28 × 19,965.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,261.06x = 1,386,012,849.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,012,849.01/46,261.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,960.68

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