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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,266.08, 69,388.74 and 21,282.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,266.08, 69,388.74 and 21,282.14 is: 31,918.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,266.08 : 69,388.74 = 21,282.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,266.08/69,388.74 = 21,282.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,266.08x = 69,388.74 × 21,282.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,266.08x = 1,476,740,532.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,740,532.16/46,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,918.43

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