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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,627, 69,889.62 and 22,950.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,627, 69,889.62 and 22,950.84 is: 34,401.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,627 : 69,889.62 = 22,950.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,627/69,889.62 = 22,950.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,627x = 69,889.62 × 22,950.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,627x = 1,604,025,486.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,025,486.28/46,627
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,401.22

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