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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,999.50, 70,495.92 and 22,045.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,999.50, 70,495.92 and 22,045.23 is: 33,066.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,999.50 : 70,495.92 = 22,045.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,999.50/70,495.92 = 22,045.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,999.50x = 70,495.92 × 22,045.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,999.50x = 1,554,098,770.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,098,770.46/46,999.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,066.28

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