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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,423.32, 71,170.04 and 22,463.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,423.32, 71,170.04 and 22,463.41 is: 33,711.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,423.32 : 71,170.04 = 22,463.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,423.32/71,170.04 = 22,463.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,423.32x = 71,170.04 × 22,463.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,423.32x = 1,598,721,320.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,721,320.07/47,423.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,711.72

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