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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,433.48, 71,170.86 and 22,491

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,433.48, 71,170.86 and 22,491 is: 33,746.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,433.48 : 71,170.86 = 22,491 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,433.48/71,170.86 = 22,491/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,433.48x = 71,170.86 × 22,491
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,433.48x = 1,600,703,812.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,703,812.26/47,433.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,746.29

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