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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,225.71, 69,282.84 and 21,231.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,225.71, 69,282.84 and 21,231.27 is: 31,821.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,225.71 : 69,282.84 = 21,231.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,225.71/69,282.84 = 21,231.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,225.71x = 69,282.84 × 21,231.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,225.71x = 1,470,962,682.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,962,682.41/46,225.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,821.31

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