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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,477.36, 69,676.86 and 20,162.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,477.36, 69,676.86 and 20,162.26 is: 30,226.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,477.36 : 69,676.86 = 20,162.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,477.36/69,676.86 = 20,162.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,477.36x = 69,676.86 × 20,162.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,477.36x = 1,404,842,967.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,842,967.30/46,477.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,226.39

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