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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,777.98, 70,119.69 and 20,141.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,777.98, 70,119.69 and 20,141.34 is: 30,191.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,777.98 : 70,119.69 = 20,141.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,777.98/70,119.69 = 20,141.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,777.98x = 70,119.69 × 20,141.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,777.98x = 1,412,304,516.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,304,516.98/46,777.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,191.65

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