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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,416.57, 71,159.94 and 22,456.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,416.57, 71,159.94 and 22,456.67 is: 33,701.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,416.57 : 71,159.94 = 22,456.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,416.57/71,159.94 = 22,456.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,416.57x = 71,159.94 × 22,456.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,416.57x = 1,598,015,069.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,015,069.95/47,416.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,701.61

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