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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,573.55, 71,263.44 and 22,537.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,573.55, 71,263.44 and 22,537.71 is: 33,760.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,573.55 : 71,263.44 = 22,537.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,573.55/71,263.44 = 22,537.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,573.55x = 71,263.44 × 22,537.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,573.55x = 1,606,114,744.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,114,744.32/47,573.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,760.67

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