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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,543.61, 71,220.07 and 22,607.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,543.61, 71,220.07 and 22,607.70 is: 33,866.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,543.61 : 71,220.07 = 22,607.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,543.61/71,220.07 = 22,607.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,543.61x = 71,220.07 × 22,607.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,543.61x = 1,610,121,976.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,121,976.54/47,543.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,866.21

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