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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,437.48, 71,176.86 and 22,495

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,437.48, 71,176.86 and 22,495 is: 33,752.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,437.48 : 71,176.86 = 22,495 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,437.48/71,176.86 = 22,495/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,437.48x = 71,176.86 × 22,495
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,437.48x = 1,601,123,465.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,123,465.70/47,437.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,752.29

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