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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,188.68, 70,680.93 and 22,191.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,188.68, 70,680.93 and 22,191.27 is: 33,238.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,188.68 : 70,680.93 = 22,191.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,188.68/70,680.93 = 22,191.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,188.68x = 70,680.93 × 22,191.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,188.68x = 1,568,499,601.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,499,601.48/47,188.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,238.90

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