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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,821.53, 70,224.59 and 20,160.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,821.53, 70,224.59 and 20,160.33 is: 30,237.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,821.53 : 70,224.59 = 20,160.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,821.53/70,224.59 = 20,160.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,821.53x = 70,224.59 × 20,160.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,821.53x = 1,415,750,958.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,750,958.92/46,821.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,237.18

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