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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,237.78, 69,328.86 and 22,498.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,237.78, 69,328.86 and 22,498.48 is: 33,734.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,237.78 : 69,328.86 = 22,498.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,237.78/69,328.86 = 22,498.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,237.78x = 69,328.86 × 22,498.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,237.78x = 1,559,793,970.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,793,970.13/46,237.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,734.19

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