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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,009.86, 68,997.32 and 21,032.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,009.86, 68,997.32 and 21,032.39 is: 31,540.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,009.86 : 68,997.32 = 21,032.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,009.86/68,997.32 = 21,032.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,009.86x = 68,997.32 × 21,032.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,009.86x = 1,451,178,689.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,178,689.40/46,009.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,540.60

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