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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,719.79, 71,547.28 and 22,410.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,719.79, 71,547.28 and 22,410.53 is: 33,600.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,719.79 : 71,547.28 = 22,410.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,719.79/71,547.28 = 22,410.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,719.79x = 71,547.28 × 22,410.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,719.79x = 1,603,412,464.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,412,464.86/47,719.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,600.58

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