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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,719.92, 70,061.45 and 20,406.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,719.92, 70,061.45 and 20,406.26 is: 30,601.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,719.92 : 70,061.45 = 20,406.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,719.92/70,061.45 = 20,406.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,719.92x = 70,061.45 × 20,406.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,719.92x = 1,429,691,712.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,691,712.34/46,719.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,601.33

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