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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,865.88, 70,291.38 and 21,923.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,865.88, 70,291.38 and 21,923.24 is: 32,881.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,865.88 : 70,291.38 = 21,923.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,865.88/70,291.38 = 21,923.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,865.88x = 70,291.38 × 21,923.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,865.88x = 1,541,014,793.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,014,793.67/46,865.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,881.38

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