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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,481.01, 69,709.06 and 20,179.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,481.01, 69,709.06 and 20,179.50 is: 30,263.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,481.01 : 69,709.06 = 20,179.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,481.01/69,709.06 = 20,179.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,481.01x = 69,709.06 × 20,179.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,481.01x = 1,406,694,001.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,694,001.49/46,481.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,263.84

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