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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,701.54, 70,051.63 and 21,727.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,701.54, 70,051.63 and 21,727.62 is: 32,591.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,701.54 : 70,051.63 = 21,727.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,701.54/70,051.63 = 21,727.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,701.54x = 70,051.63 × 21,727.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,701.54x = 1,522,055,197.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,055,197.02/46,701.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,591.11

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