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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,664.67, 69,931.38 and 20,314.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,664.67, 69,931.38 and 20,314.17 is: 30,442.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,664.67 : 69,931.38 = 20,314.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,664.67/69,931.38 = 20,314.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,664.67x = 69,931.38 × 20,314.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,664.67x = 1,420,597,941.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,597,941.65/46,664.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,442.69

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