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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,911.66, 70,328.73 and 21,939.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,911.66, 70,328.73 and 21,939.42 is: 32,891.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,911.66 : 70,328.73 = 21,939.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,911.66/70,328.73 = 21,939.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,911.66x = 70,328.73 × 21,939.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,911.66x = 1,542,971,545.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,971,545.54/46,911.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,891.00

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