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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,832.23, 70,247.96 and 20,197.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,832.23, 70,247.96 and 20,197.05 is: 30,295.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,832.23 : 70,247.96 = 20,197.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,832.23/70,247.96 = 20,197.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,832.23x = 70,247.96 × 20,197.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,832.23x = 1,418,801,560.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,418,801,560.52/46,832.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,295.41

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