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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,186.56, 70,705.68 and 22,220.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,186.56, 70,705.68 and 22,220.72 is: 33,296.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,186.56 : 70,705.68 = 22,220.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,186.56/70,705.68 = 22,220.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,186.56x = 70,705.68 × 22,220.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,186.56x = 1,571,131,117.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,131,117.69/47,186.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,296.16

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