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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,662.35, 69,996.95 and 19,982.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,662.35, 69,996.95 and 19,982.32 is: 29,974.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,662.35 : 69,996.95 = 19,982.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,662.35/69,996.95 = 19,982.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,662.35x = 69,996.95 × 19,982.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,662.35x = 1,398,701,453.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,701,453.92/46,662.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,974.95

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