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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,049.23, 46,975.03 and 21,122.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,049.23, 46,975.03 and 21,122.53 is: 29,141.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,049.23 : 46,975.03 = 21,122.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,049.23/46,975.03 = 21,122.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,049.23x = 46,975.03 × 21,122.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,049.23x = 992,231,480.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,231,480.43/34,049.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,141.08

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