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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,404.59, 71,127.62 and 22,462.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,404.59, 71,127.62 and 22,462.44 is: 33,703.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,404.59 : 71,127.62 = 22,462.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,404.59/71,127.62 = 22,462.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,404.59x = 71,127.62 × 22,462.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,404.59x = 1,597,699,896.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,699,896.59/47,404.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,703.49

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