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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,007.24, 46,927.55 and 21,266.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,007.24, 46,927.55 and 21,266.15 is: 29,345.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,007.24 : 46,927.55 = 21,266.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,007.24/46,927.55 = 21,266.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,007.24x = 46,927.55 × 21,266.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,007.24x = 997,968,135.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,968,135.96/34,007.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,345.75

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