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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,918.91, 70,339.58 and 21,946.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,918.91, 70,339.58 and 21,946.67 is: 32,901.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,918.91 : 70,339.58 = 21,946.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,918.91/70,339.58 = 21,946.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,918.91x = 70,339.58 × 21,946.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,918.91x = 1,543,719,440.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,719,440.47/46,918.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,901.86

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