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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,672.59, 70,017.91 and 20,014.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,672.59, 70,017.91 and 20,014.86 is: 30,026.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,672.59 : 70,017.91 = 20,014.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,672.59/70,017.91 = 20,014.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,672.59x = 70,017.91 × 20,014.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,672.59x = 1,401,398,878.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,398,878.67/46,672.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,026.16

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