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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,644.58, 69,971.74 and 19,993.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,644.58, 69,971.74 and 19,993.24 is: 29,991.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,644.58 : 69,971.74 = 19,993.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,644.58/69,971.74 = 19,993.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,644.58x = 69,971.74 × 19,993.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,644.58x = 1,398,961,791.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,961,791.04/46,644.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,991.95

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