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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,477.59, 71,251.37 and 22,517.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,477.59, 71,251.37 and 22,517.71 is: 33,793.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,477.59 : 71,251.37 = 22,517.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,477.59/71,251.37 = 22,517.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,477.59x = 71,251.37 × 22,517.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,477.59x = 1,604,417,686.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,417,686.76/47,477.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,793.16

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