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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,834.42, 71,705.11 and 22,868

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,834.42, 71,705.11 and 22,868 is: 34,279.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,834.42 : 71,705.11 = 22,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,834.42/71,705.11 = 22,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,834.42x = 71,705.11 × 22,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,834.42x = 1,639,752,455.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,752,455.48/47,834.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,279.76

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