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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,855.14, 71,709.94 and 22,860.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,855.14, 71,709.94 and 22,860.77 is: 34,256.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,855.14 : 71,709.94 = 22,860.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,855.14/71,709.94 = 22,860.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,855.14x = 71,709.94 × 22,860.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,855.14x = 1,639,344,115.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,344,115.08/47,855.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,256.39

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