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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,706.54, 70,059.13 and 21,732.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,706.54, 70,059.13 and 21,732.62 is: 32,598.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,706.54 : 70,059.13 = 21,732.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,706.54/70,059.13 = 21,732.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,706.54x = 70,059.13 × 21,732.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,706.54x = 1,522,568,449.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,568,449.82/46,706.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,598.61

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