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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,429.65, 69,635.22 and 22,727.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,429.65, 69,635.22 and 22,727.01 is: 34,085.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,429.65 : 69,635.22 = 22,727.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,429.65/69,635.22 = 22,727.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,429.65x = 69,635.22 × 22,727.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,429.65x = 1,582,600,341.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,600,341.29/46,429.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,085.98

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