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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,660.59, 70,001.82 and 20,372.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,660.59, 70,001.82 and 20,372.85 is: 30,564.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,660.59 : 70,001.82 = 20,372.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,660.59/70,001.82 = 20,372.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,660.59x = 70,001.82 × 20,372.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,660.59x = 1,426,136,578.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,136,578.59/46,660.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,564.05

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