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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,467.76, 71,236.67 and 22,507.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,467.76, 71,236.67 and 22,507.74 is: 33,778.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,467.76 : 71,236.67 = 22,507.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,467.76/71,236.67 = 22,507.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,467.76x = 71,236.67 × 22,507.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,467.76x = 1,603,376,334.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,376,334.29/47,467.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,778.22

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