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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,828.02, 281,741.58 and 47,586.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,828.02, 281,741.58 and 47,586.24 is: 71,379.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,828.02 : 281,741.58 = 47,586.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,828.02/281,741.58 = 47,586.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,828.02x = 281,741.58 × 47,586.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,828.02x = 13,407,022,443.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,407,022,443.86/187,828.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,379.25

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