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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,251.80, 70,853.09 and 22,285.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,251.80, 70,853.09 and 22,285.14 is: 33,416.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,251.80 : 70,853.09 = 22,285.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,251.80/70,853.09 = 22,285.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,251.80x = 70,853.09 × 22,285.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,251.80x = 1,578,970,951.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,970,951.87/47,251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,416.10

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