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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,028.71, 68,959.63 and 21,089.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,028.71, 68,959.63 and 21,089.62 is: 31,596.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,028.71 : 68,959.63 = 21,089.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,028.71/68,959.63 = 21,089.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,028.71x = 68,959.63 × 21,089.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,028.71x = 1,454,332,392.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,332,392.04/46,028.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,596.20

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