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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,321.70, 71,017.74 and 22,369.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,321.70, 71,017.74 and 22,369.40 is: 33,570.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,321.70 : 71,017.74 = 22,369.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,321.70/71,017.74 = 22,369.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,321.70x = 71,017.74 × 22,369.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,321.70x = 1,588,623,878.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,623,878.07/47,321.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,570.73

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