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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,003.24, 68,921.43 and 21,064.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,003.24, 68,921.43 and 21,064.15 is: 31,558.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,003.24 : 68,921.43 = 21,064.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,003.24/68,921.43 = 21,064.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,003.24x = 68,921.43 × 21,064.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,003.24x = 1,451,771,465.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,771,465.38/46,003.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,558.03

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