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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,277.91, 69,408.09 and 22,561.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,277.91, 69,408.09 and 22,561.65 is: 33,838.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,277.91 : 69,408.09 = 22,561.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,277.91/69,408.09 = 22,561.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,277.91x = 69,408.09 × 22,561.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,277.91x = 1,565,961,033.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,961,033.75/46,277.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,838.20

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