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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,268.03, 69,357.90 and 21,324.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,268.03, 69,357.90 and 21,324.89 is: 31,966.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,268.03 : 69,357.90 = 21,324.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,268.03/69,357.90 = 21,324.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,268.03x = 69,357.90 × 21,324.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,268.03x = 1,479,049,588.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,049,588.13/46,268.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,966.99

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