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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,927.54, 70,414.11 and 20,628.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,927.54, 70,414.11 and 20,628.88 is: 30,953.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,927.54 : 70,414.11 = 20,628.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,927.54/70,414.11 = 20,628.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,927.54x = 70,414.11 × 20,628.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,927.54x = 1,452,564,225.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,564,225.50/46,927.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,953.34

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