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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,270.09, 69,394.74 and 21,286.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,270.09, 69,394.74 and 21,286.13 is: 31,924.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,270.09 : 69,394.74 = 21,286.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,270.09/69,394.74 = 21,286.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,270.09x = 69,394.74 × 21,286.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,270.09x = 1,477,145,456.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,145,456.96/46,270.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,924.41

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