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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,853.78, 70,311.80 and 21,895.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,853.78, 70,311.80 and 21,895.76 is: 32,858.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,853.78 : 70,311.80 = 21,895.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,853.78/70,311.80 = 21,895.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,853.78x = 70,311.80 × 21,895.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,853.78x = 1,539,530,297.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,530,297.97/46,853.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,858.19

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