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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,968.62, 70,475.67 and 20,669.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,968.62, 70,475.67 and 20,669.94 is: 31,014.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,968.62 : 70,475.67 = 20,669.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,968.62/70,475.67 = 20,669.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,968.62x = 70,475.67 × 20,669.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,968.62x = 1,456,727,870.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,727,870.36/46,968.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,014.92

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