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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,436.62, 69,666.72 and 21,494.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,436.62, 69,666.72 and 21,494.66 is: 32,247.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,436.62 : 69,666.72 = 21,494.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,436.62/69,666.72 = 21,494.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,436.62x = 69,666.72 × 21,494.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,436.62x = 1,497,462,459.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,462,459.72/46,436.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,247.45

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