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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,966.86, 70,399.26 and 21,991.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,966.86, 70,399.26 and 21,991.32 is: 32,963.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,966.86 : 70,399.26 = 21,991.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,966.86/70,399.26 = 21,991.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,966.86x = 70,399.26 × 21,991.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,966.86x = 1,548,172,654.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,172,654.42/46,966.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,963.09

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