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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,475.36, 69,673.86 and 20,160.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,475.36, 69,673.86 and 20,160.29 is: 30,223.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,475.36 : 69,673.86 = 20,160.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,475.36/69,673.86 = 20,160.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,475.36x = 69,673.86 × 20,160.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,475.36x = 1,404,645,223.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,645,223.02/46,475.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,223.44

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