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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,975.73, 70,424.10 and 22,002.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,975.73, 70,424.10 and 22,002.62 is: 32,985.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,975.73 : 70,424.10 = 22,002.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,975.73/70,424.10 = 22,002.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,975.73x = 70,424.10 × 22,002.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,975.73x = 1,549,514,359.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,514,359.02/46,975.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,985.43

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