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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,997.50, 70,492.91 and 22,043.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,997.50, 70,492.91 and 22,043.23 is: 33,063.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,997.50 : 70,492.91 = 22,043.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,997.50/70,492.91 = 22,043.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,997.50x = 70,492.91 × 22,043.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,997.50x = 1,553,891,428.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,891,428.50/46,997.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,063.28

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