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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,118, 69,220.72 and 21,186.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,118, 69,220.72 and 21,186.16 is: 31,799.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,118 : 69,220.72 = 21,186.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,118/69,220.72 = 21,186.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,118x = 69,220.72 × 21,186.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,118x = 1,466,521,249.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,521,249.24/46,118
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,799.32

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