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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,626, 69,888.12 and 22,949.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,626, 69,888.12 and 22,949.84 is: 34,399.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,626 : 69,888.12 = 22,949.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,626/69,888.12 = 22,949.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,626x = 69,888.12 × 22,949.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,626x = 1,603,921,171.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,921,171.90/46,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,399.72

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