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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,437, 71,146.36 and 22,129.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,437, 71,146.36 and 22,129.52 is: 33,190.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,437 : 71,146.36 = 22,129.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,437/71,146.36 = 22,129.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,437x = 71,146.36 × 22,129.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,437x = 1,574,434,796.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,434,796.55/47,437
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,190.02

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