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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,977.68, 71,975.16 and 22,996.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,977.68, 71,975.16 and 22,996.56 is: 34,498.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,977.68 : 71,975.16 = 22,996.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,977.68/71,975.16 = 22,996.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,977.68x = 71,975.16 × 22,996.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,977.68x = 1,655,181,085.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,181,085.45/47,977.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,498.98

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