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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,431.48, 71,167.86 and 22,489

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,431.48, 71,167.86 and 22,489 is: 33,743.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,431.48 : 71,167.86 = 22,489 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,431.48/71,167.86 = 22,489/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,431.48x = 71,167.86 × 22,489
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,431.48x = 1,600,494,003.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,494,003.54/47,431.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,743.29

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