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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,477.34, 71,207.10 and 22,169.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,477.34, 71,207.10 and 22,169.97 is: 33,250.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,477.34 : 71,207.10 = 22,169.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,477.34/71,207.10 = 22,169.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,477.34x = 71,207.10 × 22,169.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,477.34x = 1,578,659,270.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,659,270.79/47,477.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,250.79

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