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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,512.74, 71,267.64 and 22,570.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,512.74, 71,267.64 and 22,570.74 is: 33,855.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,512.74 : 71,267.64 = 22,570.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,512.74/71,267.64 = 22,570.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,512.74x = 71,267.64 × 22,570.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,512.74x = 1,608,563,372.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,563,372.85/47,512.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,855.41

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