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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,427.16, 69,640.98 and 19,769.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,427.16, 69,640.98 and 19,769.39 is: 29,654.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,427.16 : 69,640.98 = 19,769.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,427.16/69,640.98 = 19,769.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,427.16x = 69,640.98 × 19,769.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,427.16x = 1,376,759,693.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,759,693.60/46,427.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,654.19

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