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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,364.14, 69,558.36 and 20,062.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,364.14, 69,558.36 and 20,062.72 is: 30,099.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,364.14 : 69,558.36 = 20,062.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,364.14/69,558.36 = 20,062.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,364.14x = 69,558.36 × 20,062.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,364.14x = 1,395,529,900.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,529,900.34/46,364.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,099.34

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