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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,657.91, 71,440.39 and 22,691.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,657.91, 71,440.39 and 22,691.26 is: 34,014.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,657.91 : 71,440.39 = 22,691.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,657.91/71,440.39 = 22,691.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,657.91x = 71,440.39 × 22,691.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,657.91x = 1,621,072,463.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,072,463.99/47,657.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,014.76

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