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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,921.35, 70,332.82 and 21,940.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,921.35, 70,332.82 and 21,940.34 is: 32,887.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,921.35 : 70,332.82 = 21,940.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,921.35/70,332.82 = 21,940.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,921.35x = 70,332.82 × 21,940.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,921.35x = 1,543,125,983.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,125,983.96/46,921.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,887.50

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