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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,854.66, 70,292.34 and 21,881.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,854.66, 70,292.34 and 21,881.10 is: 32,826.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,854.66 : 70,292.34 = 21,881.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,854.66/70,292.34 = 21,881.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,854.66x = 70,292.34 × 21,881.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,854.66x = 1,538,073,720.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,073,720.77/46,854.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,826.48

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