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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,273.13, 70,899.93 and 22,302.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,273.13, 70,899.93 and 22,302.45 is: 33,449.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,273.13 : 70,899.93 = 22,302.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,273.13/70,899.93 = 22,302.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,273.13x = 70,899.93 × 22,302.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,273.13x = 1,581,242,143.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,242,143.83/47,273.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,449.07

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