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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,915.83, 70,350.66 and 21,942.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,915.83, 70,350.66 and 21,942.72 is: 32,903.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,915.83 : 70,350.66 = 21,942.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,915.83/70,350.66 = 21,942.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,915.83x = 70,350.66 × 21,942.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,915.83x = 1,543,684,834.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,684,834.20/46,915.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,903.28

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