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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,954.92, 70,455.17 and 20,656.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,954.92, 70,455.17 and 20,656.25 is: 30,994.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,954.92 : 70,455.17 = 20,656.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,954.92/70,455.17 = 20,656.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,954.92x = 70,455.17 × 20,656.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,954.92x = 1,455,339,325.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,339,325.89/46,954.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,994.39

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