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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,144.71, 70,740.08 and 22,187.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,144.71, 70,740.08 and 22,187.26 is: 33,291.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,144.71 : 70,740.08 = 22,187.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,144.71/70,740.08 = 22,187.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,144.71x = 70,740.08 × 22,187.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,144.71x = 1,569,528,547.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,528,547.38/47,144.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,291.72

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