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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,422.68, 71,169.09 and 22,462.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,422.68, 71,169.09 and 22,462.78 is: 33,710.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,422.68 : 71,169.09 = 22,462.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,422.68/71,169.09 = 22,462.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,422.68x = 71,169.09 × 22,462.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,422.68x = 1,598,655,611.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,655,611.47/47,422.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,710.78

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