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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,850.93, 70,299.49 and 21,892.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,850.93, 70,299.49 and 21,892.71 is: 32,849.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,850.93 : 70,299.49 = 21,892.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,850.93/70,299.49 = 21,892.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,850.93x = 70,299.49 × 21,892.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,850.93x = 1,539,046,292.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,046,292.99/46,850.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,849.85

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