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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,254.98, 70,882.96 and 20,233.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,254.98, 70,882.96 and 20,233.68 is: 30,350.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,254.98 : 70,882.96 = 20,233.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,254.98/70,882.96 = 20,233.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,254.98x = 70,882.96 × 20,233.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,254.98x = 1,434,223,130.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,223,130.09/47,254.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,350.73

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