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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,336.21, 46,992.69 and 21,971.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,336.21, 46,992.69 and 21,971.44 is: 32,949.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,336.21 : 46,992.69 = 21,971.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,336.21/46,992.69 = 21,971.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,336.21x = 46,992.69 × 21,971.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,336.21x = 1,032,497,068.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,497,068.77/31,336.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,949.01

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