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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,436.48, 71,175.36 and 22,494

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,436.48, 71,175.36 and 22,494 is: 33,750.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,436.48 : 71,175.36 = 22,494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,436.48/71,175.36 = 22,494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,436.48x = 71,175.36 × 22,494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,436.48x = 1,601,018,547.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,018,547.84/47,436.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,750.79

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