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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,979.06, 70,452.17 and 22,030.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,979.06, 70,452.17 and 22,030.86 is: 33,038.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,979.06 : 70,452.17 = 22,030.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,979.06/70,452.17 = 22,030.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,979.06x = 70,452.17 × 22,030.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,979.06x = 1,552,121,949.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,121,949.04/46,979.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,038.59

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