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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,252.23, 70,853.74 and 22,285.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,252.23, 70,853.74 and 22,285.57 is: 33,416.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,252.23 : 70,853.74 = 22,285.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,252.23/70,853.74 = 22,285.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,252.23x = 70,853.74 × 22,285.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,252.23x = 1,579,015,982.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,015,982.53/47,252.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,416.75

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