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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,407.48, 71,131.94 and 22,465.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,407.48, 71,131.94 and 22,465.32 is: 33,707.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,407.48 : 71,131.94 = 22,465.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,407.48/71,131.94 = 22,465.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,407.48x = 71,131.94 × 22,465.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,407.48x = 1,598,001,794.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,001,794.32/47,407.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,707.80

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