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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,284.78, 69,458.34 and 19,992.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,284.78, 69,458.34 and 19,992.18 is: 30,001.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,284.78 : 69,458.34 = 19,992.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,284.78/69,458.34 = 19,992.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,284.78x = 69,458.34 × 19,992.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,284.78x = 1,388,623,635.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,623,635.78/46,284.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,001.73

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