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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,825.03, 70,247.95 and 21,851.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,825.03, 70,247.95 and 21,851.45 is: 32,782.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,825.03 : 70,247.95 = 21,851.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,825.03/70,247.95 = 21,851.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,825.03x = 70,247.95 × 21,851.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,825.03x = 1,535,019,215.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,019,215.79/46,825.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,782.03

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