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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,275.73, 69,441.36 and 19,980.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,275.73, 69,441.36 and 19,980.44 is: 29,982.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,275.73 : 69,441.36 = 19,980.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,275.73/69,441.36 = 19,980.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,275.73x = 69,441.36 × 19,980.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,275.73x = 1,387,468,765.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,468,765.27/46,275.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,982.65

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