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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,271.85, 69,367.23 and 22,244.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,271.85, 69,367.23 and 22,244.15 is: 33,346.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,271.85 : 69,367.23 = 22,244.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,271.85/69,367.23 = 22,244.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,271.85x = 69,367.23 × 22,244.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,271.85x = 1,543,014,611.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,014,611.15/46,271.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,346.72

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