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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,571.78, 71,351.51 and 22,627.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,571.78, 71,351.51 and 22,627.68 is: 33,938.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,571.78 : 71,351.51 = 22,627.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,571.78/71,351.51 = 22,627.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,571.78x = 71,351.51 × 22,627.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,571.78x = 1,614,519,022.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,519,022.66/47,571.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,938.59

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