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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,391.72, 71,031.03 and 22,057.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,391.72, 71,031.03 and 22,057.14 is: 33,059.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,391.72 : 71,031.03 = 22,057.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,391.72/71,031.03 = 22,057.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,391.72x = 71,031.03 × 22,057.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,391.72x = 1,566,741,373.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,741,373.05/47,391.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,059.39

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