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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,427.90, 71,143.07 and 22,462.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,427.90, 71,143.07 and 22,462.08 is: 33,693.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,427.90 : 71,143.07 = 22,462.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,427.90/71,143.07 = 22,462.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,427.90x = 71,143.07 × 22,462.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,427.90x = 1,598,021,217.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,021,217.48/47,427.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,693.70

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