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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,007.48, 68,976.66 and 22,621.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,007.48, 68,976.66 and 22,621.88 is: 33,915.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,007.48 : 68,976.66 = 22,621.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,007.48/68,976.66 = 22,621.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,007.48x = 68,976.66 × 22,621.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,007.48x = 1,560,381,725.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,381,725.32/46,007.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,915.83

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