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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,009.28, 69,030.12 and 22,652.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,009.28, 69,030.12 and 22,652.12 is: 33,986.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,009.28 : 69,030.12 = 22,652.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,009.28/69,030.12 = 22,652.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,009.28x = 69,030.12 × 22,652.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,009.28x = 1,563,678,561.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,678,561.85/46,009.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,986.16

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