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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,906.76, 70,338.90 and 20,240.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,906.76, 70,338.90 and 20,240.16 is: 30,351.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,906.76 : 70,338.90 = 20,240.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,906.76/70,338.90 = 20,240.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,906.76x = 70,338.90 × 20,240.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,906.76x = 1,423,670,778.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,670,778.09/46,906.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,351.08

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