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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,804.23, 70,207.26 and 21,837.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,804.23, 70,207.26 and 21,837.50 is: 32,756.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,804.23 : 70,207.26 = 21,837.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,804.23/70,207.26 = 21,837.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,804.23x = 70,207.26 × 21,837.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,804.23x = 1,533,150,870.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,150,870.60/46,804.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,756.67

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