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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,977.68, 71,930.97 and 22,993.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,977.68, 71,930.97 and 22,993.95 is: 34,473.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,977.68 : 71,930.97 = 22,993.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,977.68/71,930.97 = 22,993.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,977.68x = 71,930.97 × 22,993.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,977.68x = 1,653,977,127.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,977,127.63/47,977.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,473.89

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