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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,973.61, 46,905.78 and 22,070.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,973.61, 46,905.78 and 22,070.87 is: 30,472.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,973.61 : 46,905.78 = 22,070.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,973.61/46,905.78 = 22,070.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,973.61x = 46,905.78 × 22,070.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,973.61x = 1,035,251,138.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,251,138.10/33,973.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,472.22

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