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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,666.50, 70,008.39 and 22,042.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,666.50, 70,008.39 and 22,042.50 is: 33,067.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,666.50 : 70,008.39 = 22,042.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,666.50/70,008.39 = 22,042.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,666.50x = 70,008.39 × 22,042.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,666.50x = 1,543,159,936.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,159,936.58/46,666.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,067.83

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