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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,437.68, 69,638.70 and 22,730.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,437.68, 69,638.70 and 22,730.60 is: 34,087.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,437.68 : 69,638.70 = 22,730.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,437.68/69,638.70 = 22,730.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,437.68x = 69,638.70 × 22,730.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,437.68x = 1,582,929,434.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,929,434.22/46,437.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,087.18

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