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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,387, 69,488.34 and 22,941.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,387, 69,488.34 and 22,941.88 is: 34,367.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,387 : 69,488.34 = 22,941.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,387/69,488.34 = 22,941.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,387x = 69,488.34 × 22,941.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,387x = 1,594,193,157.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,193,157.68/46,387
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,367.24

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