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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,473.36, 69,670.86 and 20,158.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,473.36, 69,670.86 and 20,158.29 is: 30,220.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,473.36 : 69,670.86 = 20,158.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,473.36/69,670.86 = 20,158.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,473.36x = 69,670.86 × 20,158.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,473.36x = 1,404,445,400.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,445,400.43/46,473.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,220.44

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