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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,004.48, 46,894.79 and 21,253.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,004.48, 46,894.79 and 21,253.59 is: 29,310.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,004.48 : 46,894.79 = 21,253.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,004.48/46,894.79 = 21,253.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,004.48x = 46,894.79 × 21,253.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,004.48x = 996,682,692.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,682,692.93/34,004.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,310.34

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