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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,682.58, 70,023.76 and 20,011.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,682.58, 70,023.76 and 20,011.28 is: 30,016.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,682.58 : 70,023.76 = 20,011.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,682.58/70,023.76 = 20,011.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,682.58x = 70,023.76 × 20,011.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,682.58x = 1,401,265,068.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,265,068.01/46,682.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,016.87

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