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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,268.36, 70,845.13 and 22,279.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,268.36, 70,845.13 and 22,279.15 is: 33,391.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,268.36 : 70,845.13 = 22,279.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,268.36/70,845.13 = 22,279.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,268.36x = 70,845.13 × 22,279.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,268.36x = 1,578,369,394.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,369,394.44/47,268.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,391.67

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