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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,031.40, 69,006.60 and 22,327.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,031.40, 69,006.60 and 22,327.02 is: 33,470.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,031.40 : 69,006.60 = 22,327.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,031.40/69,006.60 = 22,327.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,031.40x = 69,006.60 × 22,327.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,031.40x = 1,540,711,738.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,711,738.33/46,031.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,470.89

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