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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,498.59, 71,200.90 and 22,494.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,498.59, 71,200.90 and 22,494.70 is: 33,719.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,498.59 : 71,200.90 = 22,494.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,498.59/71,200.90 = 22,494.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,498.59x = 71,200.90 × 22,494.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,498.59x = 1,601,642,885.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,642,885.23/47,498.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,719.80

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