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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,955.81, 70,441.91 and 20,659.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,955.81, 70,441.91 and 20,659.87 is: 30,993.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,955.81 : 70,441.91 = 20,659.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,955.81/70,441.91 = 20,659.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,955.81x = 70,441.91 × 20,659.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,955.81x = 1,455,320,350.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,320,350.94/46,955.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,993.41

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