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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,160.02, 69,212.34 and 21,168.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,160.02, 69,212.34 and 21,168.76 is: 31,740.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,160.02 : 69,212.34 = 21,168.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,160.02/69,212.34 = 21,168.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,160.02x = 69,212.34 × 21,168.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,160.02x = 1,465,139,414.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,139,414.50/46,160.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,740.44

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