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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,174.60, 69,252.78 and 22,786.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,174.60, 69,252.78 and 22,786.12 is: 34,174.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,174.60 : 69,252.78 = 22,786.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,174.60/69,252.78 = 22,786.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,174.60x = 69,252.78 × 22,786.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,174.60x = 1,578,002,155.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,002,155.41/46,174.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,174.68

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