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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,437.64, 71,179.52 and 22,447.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,437.64, 71,179.52 and 22,447.92 is: 33,682.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,437.64 : 71,179.52 = 22,447.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,437.64/71,179.52 = 22,447.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,437.64x = 71,179.52 × 22,447.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,437.64x = 1,597,832,170.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,832,170.60/47,437.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,682.79

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