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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,851.29, 70,227.98 and 20,533.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,851.29, 70,227.98 and 20,533.85 is: 30,779.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,851.29 : 70,227.98 = 20,533.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,851.29/70,227.98 = 20,533.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,851.29x = 70,227.98 × 20,533.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,851.29x = 1,442,050,704.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,050,704.45/46,851.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,779.32

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