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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,010.28, 69,031.62 and 22,653.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,010.28, 69,031.62 and 22,653.12 is: 33,987.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,010.28 : 69,031.62 = 22,653.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,010.28/69,031.62 = 22,653.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,010.28x = 69,031.62 × 22,653.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,010.28x = 1,563,781,571.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,781,571.65/46,010.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,987.66

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