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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,766.09, 71,539.86 and 22,823.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,766.09, 71,539.86 and 22,823.67 is: 34,183.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,766.09 : 71,539.86 = 22,823.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,766.09/71,539.86 = 22,823.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,766.09x = 71,539.86 × 22,823.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,766.09x = 1,632,802,156.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,802,156.49/47,766.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,183.29

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