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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,421.98, 71,168.07 and 22,462.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,421.98, 71,168.07 and 22,462.09 is: 33,709.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,421.98 : 71,168.07 = 22,462.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,421.98/71,168.07 = 22,462.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,421.98x = 71,168.07 × 22,462.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,421.98x = 1,598,583,593.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,583,593.47/47,421.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,709.76

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