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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,145.71, 70,741.58 and 22,188.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,145.71, 70,741.58 and 22,188.26 is: 33,293.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,145.71 : 70,741.58 = 22,188.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,145.71/70,741.58 = 22,188.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,145.71x = 70,741.58 × 22,188.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,145.71x = 1,569,632,569.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,632,569.85/47,145.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,293.22

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