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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,224.71, 69,281.34 and 21,230.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,224.71, 69,281.34 and 21,230.27 is: 31,819.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,224.71 : 69,281.34 = 21,230.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,224.71/69,281.34 = 21,230.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,224.71x = 69,281.34 × 21,230.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,224.71x = 1,470,861,554.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,861,554.16/46,224.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,819.81

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