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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,284.41, 69,417.74 and 22,568.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,284.41, 69,417.74 and 22,568.12 is: 33,847.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,284.41 : 69,417.74 = 22,568.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,284.41/69,417.74 = 22,568.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,284.41x = 69,417.74 × 22,568.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,284.41x = 1,566,627,856.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,627,856.10/46,284.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,847.85

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