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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,179.04, 69,273.36 and 21,214.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,179.04, 69,273.36 and 21,214.80 is: 31,824.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,179.04 : 69,273.36 = 21,214.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,179.04/69,273.36 = 21,214.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,179.04x = 69,273.36 × 21,214.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,179.04x = 1,469,620,477.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,620,477.73/46,179.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,824.41

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