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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,265.08, 69,387.24 and 21,281.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,265.08, 69,387.24 and 21,281.14 is: 31,916.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,265.08 : 69,387.24 = 21,281.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,265.08/69,387.24 = 21,281.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,265.08x = 69,387.24 × 21,281.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,265.08x = 1,476,639,225.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,639,225.18/46,265.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,916.93

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