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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,985.89, 70,445.38 and 22,012.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,985.89, 70,445.38 and 22,012.35 is: 33,002.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,985.89 : 70,445.38 = 22,012.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,985.89/70,445.38 = 22,012.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,985.89x = 70,445.38 × 22,012.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,985.89x = 1,550,668,360.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,668,360.44/46,985.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,002.85

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