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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,991.22, 71,998.17 and 21,695.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,991.22, 71,998.17 and 21,695.92 is: 32,549.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,991.22 : 71,998.17 = 21,695.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,991.22/71,998.17 = 21,695.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,991.22x = 71,998.17 × 21,695.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,991.22x = 1,562,066,536.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,066,536.47/47,991.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,549.01

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