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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,787.98, 70,187.91 and 21,481.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,787.98, 70,187.91 and 21,481.33 is: 32,224.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,787.98 : 70,187.91 = 21,481.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,787.98/70,187.91 = 21,481.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,787.98x = 70,187.91 × 21,481.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,787.98x = 1,507,729,656.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,729,656.72/46,787.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,224.72

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