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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,235.98, 69,296.41 and 21,249.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,235.98, 69,296.41 and 21,249.46 is: 31,847.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,235.98 : 69,296.41 = 21,249.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,235.98/69,296.41 = 21,249.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,235.98x = 69,296.41 × 21,249.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,235.98x = 1,472,511,292.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,511,292.44/46,235.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,847.74

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