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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,958.34, 70,445.71 and 20,662.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,958.34, 70,445.71 and 20,662.40 is: 30,997.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,958.34 : 70,445.71 = 20,662.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,958.34/70,445.71 = 20,662.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,958.34x = 70,445.71 × 20,662.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,958.34x = 1,455,577,438.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,577,438.30/46,958.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,997.21

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