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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,021.30, 68,999.55 and 21,073.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,021.30, 68,999.55 and 21,073.30 is: 31,595.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,021.30 : 68,999.55 = 21,073.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,021.30/68,999.55 = 21,073.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,021.30x = 68,999.55 × 21,073.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,021.30x = 1,454,048,217.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,048,217.02/46,021.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,595.11

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