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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,445.26, 71,202.92 and 22,485.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,445.26, 71,202.92 and 22,485.24 is: 33,744.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,445.26 : 71,202.92 = 22,485.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,445.26/71,202.92 = 22,485.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,445.26x = 71,202.92 × 22,485.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,445.26x = 1,601,014,632.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,014,632.47/47,445.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,744.46

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