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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,236.78, 69,327.36 and 22,497.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,236.78, 69,327.36 and 22,497.48 is: 33,732.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,236.78 : 69,327.36 = 22,497.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,236.78/69,327.36 = 22,497.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,236.78x = 69,327.36 × 22,497.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,236.78x = 1,559,690,895.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,690,895.05/46,236.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,732.69

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