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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,027.71, 68,958.13 and 21,088.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,027.71, 68,958.13 and 21,088.62 is: 31,594.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,027.71 : 68,958.13 = 21,088.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,027.71/68,958.13 = 21,088.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,027.71x = 68,958.13 × 21,088.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,027.71x = 1,454,231,799.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,231,799.48/46,027.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,594.70

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