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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,002.79, 46,930.57 and 21,730.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,002.79, 46,930.57 and 21,730.34 is: 29,992.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,002.79 : 46,930.57 = 21,730.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,002.79/46,930.57 = 21,730.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,002.79x = 46,930.57 × 21,730.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,002.79x = 1,019,817,305.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,817,305.49/34,002.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,992.17

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