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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,006.38, 68,957.73 and 22,649.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,006.38, 68,957.73 and 22,649.22 is: 33,948.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,006.38 : 68,957.73 = 22,649.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,006.38/68,957.73 = 22,649.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,006.38x = 68,957.73 × 22,649.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,006.38x = 1,561,838,797.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,838,797.47/46,006.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,948.31

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