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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,156.61, 70,733.88 and 22,182.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,156.61, 70,733.88 and 22,182.81 is: 33,273.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,156.61 : 70,733.88 = 22,182.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,156.61/70,733.88 = 22,182.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,156.61x = 70,733.88 × 22,182.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,156.61x = 1,569,076,220.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,076,220.60/47,156.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,273.73

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