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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,512.98, 69,767.96 and 20,217.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,512.98, 69,767.96 and 20,217.76 is: 30,325.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,512.98 : 69,767.96 = 20,217.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,512.98/69,767.96 = 20,217.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,512.98x = 69,767.96 × 20,217.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,512.98x = 1,410,551,870.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,551,870.97/46,512.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,325.98

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