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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,975.68, 71,927.98 and 22,991.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,975.68, 71,927.98 and 22,991.94 is: 34,470.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,975.68 : 71,927.98 = 22,991.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,975.68/71,927.98 = 22,991.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,975.68x = 71,927.98 × 22,991.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,975.68x = 1,653,763,685.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,763,685.52/47,975.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,470.88

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