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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,008.28, 69,028.62 and 22,651.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,008.28, 69,028.62 and 22,651.12 is: 33,984.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,008.28 : 69,028.62 = 22,651.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,008.28/69,028.62 = 22,651.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,008.28x = 69,028.62 × 22,651.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,008.28x = 1,563,575,683.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,575,683.81/46,008.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,984.66

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