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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,453.68, 69,669.84 and 22,761.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,453.68, 69,669.84 and 22,761.12 is: 34,136.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,453.68 : 69,669.84 = 22,761.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,453.68/69,669.84 = 22,761.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,453.68x = 69,669.84 × 22,761.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,453.68x = 1,585,763,588.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,763,588.62/46,453.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,136.45

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