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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,991.12, 70,435.64 and 22,015.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,991.12, 70,435.64 and 22,015.60 is: 32,999.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,991.12 : 70,435.64 = 22,015.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,991.12/70,435.64 = 22,015.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,991.12x = 70,435.64 × 22,015.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,991.12x = 1,550,682,875.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,682,875.98/46,991.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,999.49

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