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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,987.85, 70,478.53 and 22,033.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,987.85, 70,478.53 and 22,033.44 is: 33,048.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,987.85 : 70,478.53 = 22,033.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,987.85/70,478.53 = 22,033.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,987.85x = 70,478.53 × 22,033.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,987.85x = 1,552,884,462.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,884,462.04/46,987.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,048.64

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