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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,001.34, 68,979.96 and 21,033.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,001.34, 68,979.96 and 21,033.90 is: 31,540.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,001.34 : 68,979.96 = 21,033.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,001.34/68,979.96 = 21,033.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,001.34x = 68,979.96 × 21,033.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,001.34x = 1,450,917,580.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,917,580.64/46,001.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,540.77

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