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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,719.59, 71,470.35 and 22,777.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,719.59, 71,470.35 and 22,777.17 is: 34,113.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,719.59 : 71,470.35 = 22,777.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,719.59/71,470.35 = 22,777.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,719.59x = 71,470.35 × 22,777.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,719.59x = 1,627,892,311.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,892,311.91/47,719.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,113.71

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