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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,901.74, 71,821.31 and 22,940.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,901.74, 71,821.31 and 22,940.97 is: 34,396.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,901.74 : 71,821.31 = 22,940.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,901.74/71,821.31 = 22,940.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,901.74x = 71,821.31 × 22,940.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,901.74x = 1,647,650,403.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,650,403.37/47,901.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,396.47

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