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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,920.62, 70,331.72 and 21,939.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,920.62, 70,331.72 and 21,939.61 is: 32,886.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,920.62 : 70,331.72 = 21,939.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,920.62/70,331.72 = 21,939.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,920.62x = 70,331.72 × 21,939.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,920.62x = 1,543,050,415.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,050,415.48/46,920.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,886.41

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