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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,430.48, 71,166.36 and 22,488

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,430.48, 71,166.36 and 22,488 is: 33,741.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,430.48 : 71,166.36 = 22,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,430.48/71,166.36 = 22,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,430.48x = 71,166.36 × 22,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,430.48x = 1,600,389,103.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,389,103.68/47,430.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,741.79

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