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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,095.22, 70,573.70 and 23,689.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,095.22, 70,573.70 and 23,689.46 is: 35,499.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,095.22 : 70,573.70 = 23,689.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,095.22/70,573.70 = 23,689.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,095.22x = 70,573.70 × 23,689.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,095.22x = 1,671,852,843.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,852,843.20/47,095.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,499.42

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