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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,806.62, 71,709.82 and 22,770.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,806.62, 71,709.82 and 22,770.73 is: 34,156.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,806.62 : 71,709.82 = 22,770.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,806.62/71,709.82 = 22,770.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,806.62x = 71,709.82 × 22,770.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,806.62x = 1,632,884,949.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,884,949.57/47,806.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,156.04

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