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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,710.68, 70,064.06 and 21,742.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,710.68, 70,064.06 and 21,742.14 is: 32,612.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,710.68 : 70,064.06 = 21,742.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,710.68/70,064.06 = 21,742.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,710.68x = 70,064.06 × 21,742.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,710.68x = 1,523,342,601.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,342,601.49/46,710.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,612.30

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