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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,429.97, 71,180.04 and 22,470.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,429.97, 71,180.04 and 22,470.08 is: 33,721.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,429.97 : 71,180.04 = 22,470.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,429.97/71,180.04 = 22,470.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,429.97x = 71,180.04 × 22,470.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,429.97x = 1,599,420,837.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,420,837.30/47,429.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,721.73

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