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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,938.57, 70,358.64 and 21,957.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,938.57, 70,358.64 and 21,957.57 is: 32,913.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,938.57 : 70,358.64 = 21,957.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,938.57/70,358.64 = 21,957.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,938.57x = 70,358.64 × 21,957.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,938.57x = 1,544,904,762.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,904,762.90/46,938.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,913.33

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