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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,292.29, 70,870.78 and 22,319.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,292.29, 70,870.78 and 22,319.49 is: 33,447.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,292.29 : 70,870.78 = 22,319.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,292.29/70,870.78 = 22,319.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,292.29x = 70,870.78 × 22,319.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,292.29x = 1,581,799,665.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,799,665.50/47,292.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,447.31

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