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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,047.23, 46,972.28 and 21,120.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,047.23, 46,972.28 and 21,120.53 is: 29,138.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,047.23 : 46,972.28 = 21,120.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,047.23/46,972.28 = 21,120.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,047.23x = 46,972.28 × 21,120.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,047.23x = 992,079,108.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,079,108.44/34,047.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,138.33

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