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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,957.23, 70,458.80 and 20,658.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,957.23, 70,458.80 and 20,658.69 is: 30,998.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,957.23 : 70,458.80 = 20,658.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,957.23/70,458.80 = 20,658.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,957.23x = 70,458.80 × 20,658.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,957.23x = 1,455,586,403.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,586,403.68/46,957.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,998.13

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