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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,916.81, 71,870.72 and 22,610.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,916.81, 71,870.72 and 22,610.43 is: 33,913.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,916.81 : 71,870.72 = 22,610.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,916.81/71,870.72 = 22,610.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,916.81x = 71,870.72 × 22,610.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,916.81x = 1,625,027,770.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,027,770.56/47,916.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,913.52

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