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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,960.79, 70,464.30 and 21,996.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,960.79, 70,464.30 and 21,996.52 is: 33,005.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,960.79 : 70,464.30 = 21,996.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,960.79/70,464.30 = 21,996.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,960.79x = 70,464.30 × 21,996.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,960.79x = 1,549,969,384.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,969,384.24/46,960.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,005.61

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