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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,423.18, 71,169.84 and 22,463.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,423.18, 71,169.84 and 22,463.28 is: 33,711.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,423.18 : 71,169.84 = 22,463.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,423.18/71,169.84 = 22,463.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,423.18x = 71,169.84 × 22,463.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,423.18x = 1,598,708,043.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,708,043.48/47,423.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,711.54

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