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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,483.80, 71,260.70 and 22,523.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,483.80, 71,260.70 and 22,523.76 is: 33,802.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,483.80 : 71,260.70 = 22,523.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,483.80/71,260.70 = 22,523.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,483.80x = 71,260.70 × 22,523.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,483.80x = 1,605,058,904.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,058,904.23/47,483.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,802.24

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