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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,264.98, 69,387.08 and 21,281.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,264.98, 69,387.08 and 21,281.02 is: 31,916.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,264.98 : 69,387.08 = 21,281.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,264.98/69,387.08 = 21,281.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,264.98x = 69,387.08 × 21,281.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,264.98x = 1,476,627,837.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,627,837.22/46,264.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,916.75

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