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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,145.21, 70,740.84 and 22,187.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,145.21, 70,740.84 and 22,187.76 is: 33,292.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,145.21 : 70,740.84 = 22,187.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,145.21/70,740.84 = 22,187.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,145.21x = 70,740.84 × 22,187.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,145.21x = 1,569,580,780.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,580,780.12/47,145.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,292.48

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