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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,481.93, 71,257.89 and 22,522.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,481.93, 71,257.89 and 22,522.05 is: 33,799.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,481.93 : 71,257.89 = 22,522.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,481.93/71,257.89 = 22,522.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,481.93x = 71,257.89 × 22,522.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,481.93x = 1,604,873,761.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,873,761.47/47,481.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,799.67

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