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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,265.83, 69,388.37 and 21,281.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,265.83, 69,388.37 and 21,281.89 is: 31,918.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,265.83 : 69,388.37 = 21,281.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,265.83/69,388.37 = 21,281.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,265.83x = 69,388.37 × 21,281.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,265.83x = 1,476,715,377.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,715,377.74/46,265.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,918.06

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