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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,003.74, 68,922.18 and 21,064.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,003.74, 68,922.18 and 21,064.65 is: 31,558.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,003.74 : 68,922.18 = 21,064.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,003.74/68,922.18 = 21,064.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,003.74x = 68,922.18 × 21,064.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,003.74x = 1,451,821,598.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,821,598.94/46,003.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,558.77

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