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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,540.22, 71,266.52 and 22,592.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,540.22, 71,266.52 and 22,592.10 is: 33,867.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,540.22 : 71,266.52 = 22,592.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,540.22/71,266.52 = 22,592.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,540.22x = 71,266.52 × 22,592.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,540.22x = 1,610,060,346.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,060,346.49/47,540.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,867.33

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