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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,264.13, 70,883.82 and 22,297.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,264.13, 70,883.82 and 22,297.59 is: 33,440.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,264.13 : 70,883.82 = 22,297.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,264.13/70,883.82 = 22,297.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,264.13x = 70,883.82 × 22,297.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,264.13x = 1,580,538,355.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,538,355.99/47,264.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,440.55

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