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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,957.98, 70,459.92 and 20,659.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,957.98, 70,459.92 and 20,659.44 is: 30,999.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,957.98 : 70,459.92 = 20,659.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,957.98/70,459.92 = 20,659.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,957.98x = 70,459.92 × 20,659.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,957.98x = 1,455,662,489.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,662,489.64/46,957.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,999.26

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