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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,004.72, 68,944.68 and 21,013.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,004.72, 68,944.68 and 21,013.88 is: 31,492.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,004.72 : 68,944.68 = 21,013.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,004.72/68,944.68 = 21,013.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,004.72x = 68,944.68 × 21,013.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,004.72x = 1,448,795,232.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,795,232.16/46,004.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,492.32

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