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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,595.72, 69,878.46 and 20,292.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,595.72, 69,878.46 and 20,292.68 is: 30,432.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,595.72 : 69,878.46 = 20,292.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,595.72/69,878.46 = 20,292.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,595.72x = 69,878.46 × 20,292.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,595.72x = 1,418,021,227.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,418,021,227.67/46,595.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,432.44

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