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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,971.14, 70,453.60 and 22,016.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,971.14, 70,453.60 and 22,016.76 is: 33,023.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,971.14 : 70,453.60 = 22,016.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,971.14/70,453.60 = 22,016.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,971.14x = 70,453.60 × 22,016.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,971.14x = 1,551,160,079.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,160,079.39/46,971.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,023.68

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