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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,651.20, 71,423.28 and 22,363.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,651.20, 71,423.28 and 22,363.12 is: 33,519.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,651.20 : 71,423.28 = 22,363.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,651.20/71,423.28 = 22,363.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,651.20x = 71,423.28 × 22,363.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,651.20x = 1,597,247,381.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,247,381.43/47,651.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,519.56

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