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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,026.21, 68,955.89 and 21,087.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,026.21, 68,955.89 and 21,087.12 is: 31,592.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,026.21 : 68,955.89 = 21,087.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,026.21/68,955.89 = 21,087.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,026.21x = 68,955.89 × 21,087.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,026.21x = 1,454,081,021.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,081,021.70/46,026.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,592.46

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