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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,660.96, 71,537.91 and 22,718.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,660.96, 71,537.91 and 22,718.22 is: 34,099.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,660.96 : 71,537.91 = 22,718.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,660.96/71,537.91 = 22,718.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,660.96x = 71,537.91 × 22,718.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,660.96x = 1,625,213,977.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,213,977.72/47,660.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,099.48

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