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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,293.67, 70,904.97 and 22,319.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,293.67, 70,904.97 and 22,319.50 is: 33,462.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,293.67 : 70,904.97 = 22,319.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,293.67/70,904.97 = 22,319.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,293.67x = 70,904.97 × 22,319.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,293.67x = 1,582,563,433.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,563,433.60/47,293.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,462.48

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